How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Costa Rica?

no

6 months

10 years

no

20 years

The Costa Rican Patent Office conducts formal and substantive examinations of utility model patent applications. After passing the examination, the Patent Office will publish the Costa Rican patent application. If no opposition arises within the publication period, the patent will be granted.

Reinstatement of priority on grounds of “due care” accepted as RO.

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

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

2-3 years