IMPI conducts formal and substantive examinations of designs. Substantive examination begins automatically, without a request.
15 years
As a PCT filing office, it accepts the restoration of the right of priority on the grounds of "unintentional".
1-2 years
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
no
yes
Novelty grace period of 12 months for inventors, their successors and third parties who have received information about the invention from the inventor/successors, through any form of communication or at national and international exhibitions .
- Grant fee: The applicant should pay the granted fee within 2 months after receiving the notification of granted decision, and pay the annual fee for the first to fifth years at the same time.
- Annuity: Subsequent payment of annual fee every 5 years, overdue payment can be made within the grace period after 6 months, but a penalty must be paid at the same time.
- IMPI conducts formal and substantive examinations of designs. Substantive examination begins automatically, without a request.
25 years