Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Poland?

4-5 years

There is a 6-month novelty grace period in Poland if the disclosure is caused by a third party in bad faith. Previously, there was no novelty grace period for patent applications in Polish IP legislation.

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20 years

Polish Intellectual Property Office

English: Patent Office of the Republic of Poland, abbreviation: PPO

Website: uprp.gov.pl

Polish Utility Model Patent Search: Wyszukiwarka prosta (uprp.gov.pl)

• via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
• Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
• EU appearance route: 6 months from the earliest priority date.

25 years

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

If disclosed by the author or his successor, the novelty grace period shall be enjoyed within 12 months after the first disclosure.

A 6-month novelty grace period is available if the disclosure is caused by a third party in bad faith.