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.
- Which is the competent authority for invention patent applications in Türkiye
- Features of the patent application process for utility model applications in Türkiye
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Türkiye?
- How long does it take for a Turkish invention patent application to be granted?
- How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Türkiye?
- Instructions for Authorization of Industrial Designs and Annual Fees in Türkiye
- Instructions for Authorization of Invention Patent Application and Annual Fee in Türkiye
- Is a Turkish invention patent application eligible for DAS?
- Is the Turkish invention patent application convertible?
- Novelty Grace Period for Invention Patent Application in Türkiye