The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
Patent Application Encyclopedia
Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Russia
How long is the deadline for filing an industrial design application in Italy?
- 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.
Whether the US invention patent application can be DAS
yes
What are the requirements for the New Zealand invention patent application documents
Filing Language: English
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
- inventor statement
- Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
- 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
- translator statement
Attachments (if any)
- WIPO Publication
- ISR/IPRP
- Entering the New Zealand 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
- inventor statement
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- translator statement
Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Ukraine
Novelty of the invention shall not be lost if the inventor, or a third party who directly or indirectly obtains relevant information from the inventor, discloses the invention information within 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
Whether a Portuguese industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance
yes. A maximum of 100 designs may be included in one Portuguese design application, provided they belong to the same class in the International Design Classification.What are the requirements for UK design application documents?
Filing Language: English Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- inventor statement
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- comparison file
How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Bulgaria?
1 month
Can the priority right of the UAE invention patent application be restored?
Accept priority restoration. Please consult ICPR for specific applicable standards and charges.
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.
Instructions for Authorization and Annual Fee of Chilean Invention Patent Application
- Grant fee: The granted fee should be paid within 60 days of the issuance of the granted notice.
- Annuity: The annual fee is paid in two installments. The annual fee for the first ten-year period must be paid when the application is accepted, and the annual fee for the second ten-year period must be paid before the expiration of the first ten-year period. If the annual fee is overdue, it can be paid within a grace period of 6 months, and a 20% late fee will be charged at the same time .
Features of Mongolia utility model patent application process
IPOM conducts formality examination of utility model patent applications, and only requires novelty and practicality for utility model patent applications.
Is Korean Invention Patent Application Type Convertible?
yes. The type of patent can be changed from invention to utility model within 30 days of receiving the grant/rejection decision, and the corresponding fee should be paid.
Is the design application in Switzerland convertible?
no
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
Features of the patent application process for utility model applications in Poland
The PPO only conducts formality examination of utility model patent applications, only examines novelty and industrial applicability, and does not examine inventive step.
Which is the competent authority for invention patent applications in New Zealand?
Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand
English: Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand, abbreviation: IPONZ
Website: Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (iponz.govt.nz)
New Zealand invention patent search: Search Patent case(s) (iponz.govt.nz)
What are the requirements for the New Zealand industrial design application documents
Filing Language: English Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- inventor statement
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- translator statement
Whether the Philippine industrial design application can be DAS
no
Can the priority right of a Korean invention patent application be restored?
Restoration of priority will not be accepted.