Patent Application Encyclopedia

10 years

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

1 year

• via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
• via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.

The initial term of protection is 5 years from the filing date, which can be extended up to 25 years by renewal every 5 years.

1-2 years