INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.
6-8 months
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
yes
10 years
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
25 years
INPI
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French Invention Patent Search: Recherche avancée - Data INPI
INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.
INPI only conducts formality examination of utility model patent applications, and does not conduct search and substantive examination. However, in case of litigation, a search report needs to be submitted.