TIPO only conducts formality examination of utility model patent applications, and can quickly obtain patent granted by judging whether the formal requirements are met according to the description and drawings. After the granted announcement, anyone can obtain the patent technical report of the utility model application.
20 years, and the protection of pesticide or pharmaceutical patents can be extended to 25 years.
Within 12 months prior to the filing date/priority date.
It is protected for 5 years from the date of application, renewed every 5 years, and can be renewed twice, up to a maximum of 15 years.
3-5 years
A 12-month novelty grace period is available if the invention is disclosed by the applicant or its agent in any form of communication within one year of the filing date or priority date, or exhibited at a national/international exhibition. Appropriate evidence must be submitted at the time of application.
10 years
yes
Italian Patent and Trademark Office
English: Italian Patent and Trade Mark Office, abbreviation: UIBM
Website: www.uibm.gov.it
The initial protection is 5 years, which can be renewed 4 times for a maximum protection of 25 years.
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
4-5 months
no
15 months
Kuwait Ministry of Industry and Commerce Trademark and Patent Office
English: Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Trademarks and Patent Department, abbreviation: KPO
URL: MOCI
no
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."