How long does it take for a Chilean invention patent application to be granted?

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2-5 years

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  • How many years is the protection period of Chilean invention patent application

    20 years

  • How long is the protection period of industrial design in Chile?

    10 years

  • Novelty Grace Period for Chilean Invention Patent Application

    The novelty of the invention shall not be affected if the invention is disclosed directly or indirectly due to the following reasons within 6 months before the filing of the application:

    • Practical testing and construction of machinery and instruments that the applicant needs to carry out in preparation for the invention
    • The applicant or inventor exhibits at an officially held or recognized exhibition
    • Malicious disclosure by third parties

  • Characteristics of the Chilean invention patent application process

    INAPI conducts formal and substantive examinations of invention patent applications. After completing the formality examination, the applicant must extract the extract and publish it in the Official Gazette by INAPI within 60 working days. Within 45 days after publication, any interested party can file an opposition to the patent application. Within 60 days after the end of the opposition period, regardless of whether there is an opposition, the substantive examination fee must be paid and the payment voucher must be submitted to the Chilean Patent Office; and specified in INAPI Experts in the technical field enter the stage of substantive examination. The applicant shall reply within 60 days to the review opinions put forward by the technical experts; if there is no report within 60 days, it can be authorized.

  • Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Chile

    The novelty of the invention shall not be affected if the invention is disclosed directly or indirectly due to the following reasons within 6 months before the filing of the application:

    • Practical testing and construction of machinery and instruments that the applicant needs to carry out in preparation for the invention
    • The applicant or inventor exhibits at an officially held or recognized exhibition
    • Malicious disclosure by third parties

  • What are the requirements for utility model application documents in Chile?

    Filing Language: Spanish

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Power of Attorney
    2. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
    3. Spanish translation of priority certificate
    4. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    5. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    6. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entry into the Chilean national phase 19/28/34/41 Amendments
    4. Power of Attorney
    5. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    6. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Chile?

    10 years

  • How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Chile?

    • via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
    • via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.

  • Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in Chile

    The novelty of the invention shall not be affected if the invention is disclosed directly or indirectly due to the following reasons within 6 months before the filing of the application:

    • Practical testing and construction of machinery and instruments that the applicant needs to carry out in preparation for the invention
    • The applicant or inventor exhibits at an officially held or recognized exhibition
    • Malicious disclosure by third parties

  • Who is the competent authority for invention patent applications in Chile?

    Chilean National Institute of Industrial Property

    English: National Institute of Industrial Property, abbreviation: INAPI

    URL: Home (inapi.cl)

    Chilean Invention Patent Search: INAPI - Consulta de Patentes