yes. The applicant may request that the patent application be changed from an invention to a utility model before the publication of the patent application but no later than the grant decision.
Russian Federal Office for Intellectual Property
English: Federal Service for Intellectual Property, ROSPATENT
Website: rospatent.gov.ru
Russian invention patent search: Home (fips.ru)
1-3 years
Multiple variant designs may be included in one application if the designs relate to the same object and differ only in minor features, or can be identified as a set of goods and have a single design concept.
Russian Federal Office for Intellectual Property
English: Federal Service for Intellectual Property, ROSPATENT
Website: rospatent.gov.ru
Russian utility patent search: Home (fips.ru)
no
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
13 years
The initial protection is 5 years, which can be renewed every 5 years, up to a maximum of 25 years.
Filing Language: Russian
Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
20 years, inventions of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and pesticides can enjoy a maximum patent term extension of 5 years.