Patent Application Encyclopedia

  • Characteristics of the Argentine invention patent application process

    INPI conducts formal and substantive examinations of invention patent applications. There are three ways to submit an application to INPI: online application, mailing and submitting a written application to INPI in person. No matter which way the application is filed, the application date of the patent is the time when the patent applicant sends the complete patent application text to INPI. The patent application is published within 18 months from the priority date, and a fee can be paid to file an early publication request; from the date of publication, anyone can submit opinions within the 60-day objection period, if there is no objection, the latest from the application date Enter the stage of substantive examination within 18 months. The average number of examination opinions for each patent application is 3. Patents are granted if the requirements of novelty, practicality and inventiveness are met.

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

    6-18 months

  • Which is the competent authority for patent applications in Argentina

    Argentine Industrial Property Institute

    English: Instituto Nacional de Propiedad Industrial, Abbreviation: INPI

    Website: Instituto Nacional de la Propiedad Industrial | Argentina.gob.ar

    Argentine invention patent search: Buscar patentes de invención o modelos de utilidad | Argentina.gob.ar

  • How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Costa Rica?

    1-2 years

  • Can Argentina's industrial design priority be restored?

    no

  • What are the requirements for Korean design application documents
    Filing Language: Korean

    Necessary documents:

    1. Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
    2. A Brief Description

    Attachments (if any):

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Priority certification document and its Korean translation
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • How long is the deadline for filing an industrial design application in the Netherlands?
    • via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
    • EU appearance route: 6 months from the earliest priority date.
    • Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.

  • What are the requirements for Indonesian industrial design application documents
    Filing Language: Indonesian

    Necessary documents:

    1. Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
    2. A Brief Description

    Attachments (if any):

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Priority certificate and its Indonesian translation
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • Novelty grace period for patent applications for inventions in Romania

    The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.

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

    Filing Language: English/Filipino

    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. small entity declaration
    6. Certified Priority Document
    7. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    8. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    9. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
    10. Comparative documents/results of other countries

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entering the Philippine 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. Power of Attorney
    8. small entity declaration
    9. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    10. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    11. Comparative documents/results of other countries

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

    Reinstatement of right of priority accepted on grounds of "unintentional".

  • Description of New Zealand Design Authorization and Annual Fee
    • Licensing Fee: None.
    • Annuity: The patentee is required to renew the design registration within 6 months of the renewal due date. If the annual fee is overdue, it can be paid within a grace period of 6 months, and the penalty should be paid at the same time.

  • Whether the Indian invention patent application can be type-converted

    no

  • How long does it take for an Israeli invention patent application to be granted?

    3-5 years

  • How long is the period for filing an industrial design application in Türkiye?
    • via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
    • Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.

  • What are the requirements for the invention patent application documents in Thailand?

    Filing Language: Thai

    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 deposit certificate and its Thai translation
    3. Microorganism Survival Certificate and Thai 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. Business license for company registration or articles of incorporation

      *Thailand patent application documents need to be notarized

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entering the Thai national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Microorganism deposit certificate and its Thai translation
    6. Microorganism Survival Certificate and Thai Translation
    7. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    8. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    9. Business license for company registration or articles of incorporation

    *Thailand patent application documents need to be notarized

  • Novelty Grace Period for Invention Patent Application in Türkiye

    The novelty of an invention will not be affected if it is disclosed within 12 months before its patent application date or priority date:

    • disclosed by the inventor;
    • Disclosed by the Patent Application Accepting Authority,
    • and that information is included in:
      • In other applications of the inventor, and disclose the application when the relevant authority should not disclose the application;
      • In applications submitted by third parties who have obtained information directly or indirectly from the inventor without the inventor's permission;
    • Disclosure of the invention by a third party who has obtained information, directly or indirectly, from the inventor.

  • What are the requirements for the design application documents in Nigeria?
    Filing Language: English

    Necessary documents:

    1. Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
    2. A Brief Description

    Attachments (if any):

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Certified Priority Document
    3. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    4. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • Instructions for Authorization of Utility Model Application and Annual Fee in Vietnam
    • Grant fee: The patent applicant should pay the granted fee within 3 months from the date of receiving the patent granted decision
    • Annuity: The annual fee for the first year is paid at the same time as the granted fee. Subsequent annual fees should be paid within 6 months before the due date. Overdue annual fees can be paid within a 6-month grace period, and a 10% late fee will be paid at the same time

  • Is a Romanian industrial design application eligible for DAS?

    no