Patent Application Encyclopedia

  • How long is the term of protection for industrial design in Singapore?

    The initial term of protection is 5 years, renewable twice for a maximum of 15 years.

  • Novelty Grace Period for Utility Model Applications in Argentina

    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.

  • How long does it take for a Portuguese invention patent application to be granted?

    2-3 years

  • How long is the PCT period for Bangladesh invention patent application

    Inventions under the via Paris Convention : 12 months from the earliest priority date.

  • Instructions for Authorization of Industrial Designs and Annual Fees in India
    • Authorization Fee: None
    • Annuity: The renewal fee is paid every 5 years. If the renewal fee is not paid within the time limit, it can be paid within the 6-month grace period and the penalty should be paid at the same time.

  • Bahrain invention patent application authorization and annual fee instructions
    • Grant fee: The announcement fee includes the granted official fee.
    • Annuity: pay year by year from the second year of the application date, and should be paid on the date of the application date. If the annual fee is overdue, it can be paid within a grace period of 6 months, and at the same time pay 160.00 Bahraini dinar (large entity) late fee.

  • Singapore invention patent application authorization and annual fee instructions
    • Grant fee: The applicant should submit a request and pay the corresponding fee within 2 months after receiving the granted notice.
    • The annual fee shall be paid year by year starting from the fifth year from the date of application, and the grace period for late payment is 6 months.

  • What are the requirements for the UK invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: English

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Microorganism preservation certificate and its English translation
    3. Microorganism Survival Certificate and Its English Translation
    4. inventor statement
    5. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
    6. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    7. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    8. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
    9. comparison file

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Enter the UK national phase 19/28/34/41 Amendments
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Microorganism preservation certificate and its English translation
    6. Microorganism Survival Certificate and Its English Translation
    7. inventor statement
    8. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    9. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    10. comparison file

  • Characteristics of the Portuguese design patent application process

    INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.

  • French utility model application authorization and annual fee instructions
    • Grant fee: The applicant needs to pay the granted fee after receiving the granted notice.
    • Annuity: From the first year of application, the annual fee is paid year by year, and the annual fee for the first year is included in the application fee. The annual fee for the second year is payable on the anniversary date of the patent application. If the annual fee is overdue, you can pay it within a grace period of 6 months, and pay a late fee at the same time.

  • Characteristics of the Dutch invention patent application process

    The RVO does not conduct substantive examination of invention patent applications. The applicant must submit a novelty search request at the same time as the application, or within 13 months from the date of application, and will receive a search report containing written opinions on novelty within 9 months from the date of the search request. , at which point the applicant has 2 months to make amendments or file a divisional case. The search results do not affect the granting of the patent.

  • How long is the term of protection for industrial designs in Luxembourg?

    The initial protection is 5 years, which can be renewed 4 times, each time for 5 years, and the maximum protection can be 25 years.

  • What are the requirements for the Danish invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: Danish/English

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Danish/English translation
    3. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Danish/English translation
    4. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
    5. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    6. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    7. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entry into the Danish national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Danish/English translation
    6. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Danish/English translation
    7. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority

    8. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • What are the requirements for the Nigerian invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: English

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Microorganism preservation certificate and its English translation
    3. Microorganism Survival Certificate and Its English Translation
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Certified Priority Document
    6. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    7. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    8. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
    9. Patent application fee payment certificate

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entry into the Nigerian national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Microorganism preservation certificate and its English translation
    6. Microorganism Survival Certificate and Its English Translation
    7. Power of Attorney
    8. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    9. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    10. Patent application fee payment certificate

  • How long is the PCT period for Korean invention patent application
    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.

  • Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in Costa Rica?

    Costa Rican Intellectual Property Registry

    English: Registry of Intellectual Property, abbreviation: RIP

    Website: www.rnpdigital.com

  • How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Denmark?
    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.

  • How long is the protection period of industrial design in Colombia?

    10 years

  • How long does it take for a Finnish invention patent application to be granted?

    2-2.5 years

  • Can the priority right of utility model application in Bahrain be restored?

    Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."