A novelty grace period of 6 months is available if:
- The applicant or the original right holder obviously abused the
- Exhibited by the applicant or the original right holder at an official or officially recognized exhibition
Patent Application Encyclopedia
Novelty grace period for patent applications for inventions in Bulgaria
Instructions for Authorization of Industrial Design and Annual Fee in Belgium
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annuity: The renewal fee is paid every 5 years. If the annual fee is overdue, the payment can be postponed within 6 months after the due date at the latest, but an additional penalty of 12.00 euros is required.
How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Taiwan, China?
15 years
Is a Bulgarian invention patent application eligible for DAS
no
How long is the PCT period for Vietnam invention patent application
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.
Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Finland
The novelty of the invention will not be lost if the information about the invention is disclosed within 6 months before the filing date or the priority date if the following conditions are met:
- Disclosure due to apparent misuse by the applicant or its predecessor owners
- The invention is disclosed at an official or officially recognized international exhibition
Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Bulgaria
Bulgarian Patent Office
English: Bulgarian Patent Office, abbreviation: BPO
Website: Патентното ведомство на Република България (bpo.bg)
Bulgarian invention patent search: BPO Online - portal.bpo.bg
Is a design application in Türkiye convertible?
no
Is a utility model application in Costa Rica eligible for DAS?
no
What are the requirements for the utility model application documents in Ukraine
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)
- 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
- Power of Attorney
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- 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:
- 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
- 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
- Patent application fee payment certificate
Attachments (if any)
- WIPO Publication
- ISR/IPRP
- Entry into the Nigerian national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
- Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
- Microorganism preservation certificate and its English translation
- Microorganism Survival Certificate and Its English Translation
- Power of Attorney
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Patent application fee payment certificate
How long does it take for a Portuguese invention patent application to be granted?
2-3 years
Can the priority right of utility model application in France be restored?
Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
Can the priority right of utility model application in Argentina be restored?
no
Whether the Dutch invention patent application can be DAS
yes
What are the requirements for Singapore design application documents
Filing Language: English Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A brief statement about the novelty
Attachments (if any):
- inventor statement
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- translator statement
How many years is the protection period of an invention patent application in Taiwan, China?
20 years
Novelty Grace Period for Utility Model Applications in the UAE
not applicable.
How long does it take for a Turkish invention patent application to be granted?
2-3 years
How many years is the protection period of the invention patent application in Thailand?
20 years