Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
10 years
yes
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
20 years
no. (Utility models submitted before January 11, 2020 can be converted into inventions, provided that the technical preparations for publication are completed (approximately 16 months from the filing date). Search fees and search reports must be submitted at the same time.)
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- EU route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.
1-2 years
no