Which is the French utility model application patent authority?

2-3 years

INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.

no

Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.

INPI

English: L'Institut national de la propriété industrielle, abbreviation: INPI

Website: www.inpi.fr

French Utility Model Search: Recherche avancée - Data INPI

The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.

• via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.

yes

• 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