A novelty grace period of 6 months prior to the filing date/priority date may be enjoyed in the following cases.
- Publication at official or officially recognized international exhibitions
- Malicious disclosure by a third party
2 years
25 years
6-8 months
yes
12 months before the filing date/priority date.
no
yes
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "all due care".
yes
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annuity: Pay the renewal fee for the next 5-year protection period before the expiration of each 5-year protection period, that is, the 6th, 11th, 16th and 21st year annual fees.