6 months
Patent Application Encyclopedia
How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Indonesia?
How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Korea?
1-2 years
Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Thailand
not applicable. Designs disclosed to the public prior to filing are not eligible for application.
Characteristics of Japanese invention patent application process
The JPO conducts formality examination and substantive examination of invention patent applications. The applicant should submit a request for substantive examination within 3 years from the filing date. The JPO makes an granted decision if it determines after review that no grounds for refusal have been found.
Can Australian industrial design priority be restored?
Designs with a filing date after March 10, 2022, where the first disclosure occurs after that date due to:
- Inadvertently making a design public
- Didn't know the design needed to apply for protection before it was disclosed
A design patent application can enjoy a novelty grace period of 12 months.
How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Uruguay?
2 years
Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in New Zealand
Designs are entitled to a novelty grace period of 6 months from the filing date/priority date if:
- If a third party maliciously discloses the New Zealand application within 6 months of the filing date/priority date, making the design available to the public
- If a design application is made for a new or original textile product, the first confidential order does not affect the novelty of the application
- For example, when the design is disclosed to the government to assess the merits of the design
- If submitted within 6 months after the opening of the officially recognized exhibition
How long is the deadline for filing an industrial design application in Argentina?
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
What are the requirements of the Turkish invention patent application documents
Filing Language: Turkish via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT Necessary documents:
- Abstract
- Abstract Drawing
- Claim
- Specification
- Drawing
Necessary documents:
- Abstract
- Abstract Drawing
- Claim
- Specification
- Drawing
Attachments (if any)
- Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
- Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Turkish translation
- Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Turkish translation
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
- Proof of payment of application fee
Attachments (if any)
- WIPO Publication
- ISR/IPRP
- Entry into the Turkish national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
- Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
- Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Turkish translation
- Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Turkish translation
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Proof of payment of application fee
Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Ukraine
Ukrainian Intellectual Property Institute
English: Ukrainian Intellectual Property Institute (UKRPATENT)
Website: Ukrpatent
Ukrainian invention patent search: Specialized DB "Inventions (Utility Models) in Ukraine" (uipv.org)
Instructions for authorization and annual fee of Finnish invention patent application
- Grant fee: The applicant shall pay the granted announcement fee within 2 months after receiving the official notification.
- Annuity: The annual fee will be paid year by year starting from the third year (including the first-third year annual fee). Overdue annual fee can be paid within a grace period of 6 months, and a 20% late fee will be paid at the same time.
Whether a UK industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance
Yes, a maximum of 50 combined designs can be included in one design.
Features of Finnish design patent application process
Formal examination and substantive examination are required. Substantive examination begins automatically, without the need to submit a specific request.
What are the requirements for the Philippine invention patent application documents
Filing Language: English/Filipino
via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT Necessary documents:
- Abstract
- Abstract Drawing
- Claim
- Specification
- Drawing
Necessary documents:
- Abstract
- Abstract Drawing
- Claim
- Specification
- Drawing
Attachments (if any)
- Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
- Microorganism preservation certificate and its English translation
- Microorganism Survival Certificate and Its English Translation
- Power of Attorney
- small entity declaration
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
- Comparative documents/results of other countries
Attachments (if any)
- WIPO Publication
- ISR/IPRP
- Entering the Philippine national phase 19/28/34/41 Amendments
- Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
- Microorganism preservation certificate and its English translation
- Microorganism Survival Certificate and Its English Translation
- Power of Attorney
- small entity declaration
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Comparative documents/results of other countries
Can the priority right of Swiss invention patent application be restored?
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
How long is the protection period of industrial design in New Zealand?
10 years
What are the requirements for Polish industrial design application documents
Filing Language: Polish
Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Patent application fee payment certificate
What are the requirements for utility model application documents in Mongolia?
Filing Language: Mongolian
via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT Necessary documents:
- Abstract
- Abstract Drawing
- Claim
- Specification
- Drawing
Necessary documents:
- Abstract
- Abstract Drawing
- Claim
- Specification
- Drawing
Attachments (if any)
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
Attachments (if any)
- WIPO Publication
- ISR/IPRP
- Entering the national phase of Mongolia 19/28/34/41 amended
- Power of Attorney
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Peru
none
Is a utility model application in Chile eligible for DAS?
yes