Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
2-3 years
25 years
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
INPI
English: L'Institut national de la propriété industrielle, abbreviation: INPI
Website: www.inpi.fr
French Invention Patent Search: Recherche avancée - Data INPI
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.
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- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: 3 months from the date of European patent grant.
10 years
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.