yes. The applicant may request to change the patent type from utility model to invention before the utility model patent application is granted.
Patent Application Encyclopedia
Is Ukrainian Utility Model Application Type Convertible?
How long is the PCT deadline for an invention patent application in Taiwan, China?
via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Bulgaria?
The initial protection period is 4 years, which can be extended for two consecutive three years, and the maximum protection period is 10 years.
How long is the PCT period for New Zealand invention patent application
- 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 Austrian invention patent application
20 years. Patented medicines and plant protection new varieties can obtain an additional 5-year renewal period, and children's medicines can obtain an additional half-year patent protection period.
How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Japan?
10 years
How long is the term of protection for industrial design in the Netherlands?
Design: 5 years, renewable 4 times, 5 years each time, up to 25 years of protection.
How long is the protection period of industrial design in Peru?
10 years
Which is the competent authority for Italian invention patent applications?
Italian Patent and Trademark Office
English: Italian Patent and Trade Mark Office, abbreviation: UIBM
Website: www.uibm.gov.it
Can the priority right of Belgian invention patent application be restored?
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.
What are the requirements for Ukrainian invention patent application documents
Filing Language: Ukrainian
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 Ukrainian translation
- Microorganism Survival Certificate and its Ukrainian translation
- 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
- Entry into the Ukrainian national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
- Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
- Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Ukrainian translation
- Microorganism Survival Certificate and its Ukrainian translation
- Power of Attorney
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
How long is the protection period of industrial design in Mexico?
25 years
Explanation of Design Authorization and Annual Fee in Taiwan, China
- Grant fee: The granting official fee must be paid within 3 months after receiving the granted notification from the Patent Office, and the annual fee for the year of granted must be paid at the same time.
- Annuity: The annual fee shall be paid year by year from the first year since the filing date, and the subsequent annual fee shall be paid on the day before the announcement date of each payment year. If the annual fee is overdue, the payment can be postponed within a grace period of 6 months, but a late fee will be charged.
Whether a Swedish industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance
Several designs may be included in one Swedish design application, provided they belong to the same class in the International Design Classification. Otherwise, separate applications must be submitted for each category.Novelty Grace Period for Utility Model Applications in Peru
If the inventor or his client, the national office, or the information obtained directly or indirectly from the inventor leads to third-party disclosure, a novelty grace period of 12 months before the filing date/priority date can be enjoyed.
Can the priority right of Mongolian invention patent application be restored?
To accept the restoration of the right of priority, please consult IPOM about the applicable standards and/or charges.
How long is the protection period of Mexican invention patent application
20 years
What are the requirements for the design application documents in Venezuela
Filing Language: English
Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- Spanish translation of priority certificate
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Proof of personal identity (copy of ID card or passport, if necessary, certified Power of Attorney and copy of ID card of agent)
- Copy of Articles of Incorporation or Commercial Register of Company Registration (copy of ID card or passport of company director or president)
- Venezuelan Translator Affidavit
- Proof of application fee and annual fee payment for the first year
Novelty Grace Period for Philippine Invention Patent Application
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
What are the requirements for US design application documents
Filing Language: English
Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Certified Priority Document
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- small entity declaration
- inventor statement
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- IDS Form/IDS Document/prior art