The PPO only conducts formality examination of utility model patent applications, only examines novelty and industrial applicability, and does not examine inventive step.
10 years
no
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.
- Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: 3 months from the date of European patent grant.
no
1-6 months
2-4 years
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
yes
The PPO only conducts formality examination of the design, and does not examine novelty and uniqueness.
A 6-month novelty grace period is available if the disclosure is caused by a third party in bad faith.