Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
3-5 years
Authorization Fee: None
Annual Fee: Renewable every 5 years starting from the 5th year from the filing date.
20 years
no
IGE/IPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications. No novelty review is performed. Applicants may request a 30-month delay in publication.
Novelty grace period is available if the design is disclosed by the designer or the designer's representative within 12 months before the application to IGE/IPI.
yes. It is allowed to include multiple designs in one design application.
Novelty grace period applies if the invention is disclosed to the public within six months of the filing date or priority date.
1 year
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."