yes. The patent type can be converted from invention to utility model at any time before the patent application is granted/rejected. The converted patent application has the same filing date as the original application, and can only be converted once, and a conversion fee is required.
- Novelty Grace Period for Philippine Design Applications
- How long does it take for the Philippine invention patent application to be granted?
- How long is the deadline for filing an industrial design application in the Philippines?
- Is the design application in the Philippines convertible?
- Which is the competent authority for utility model patent applications in the Philippines?
- Is the utility model application in the Philippines convertible?
- How many years is the protection period of the Philippine invention patent application
- Can the priority right of Philippine invention patent application be restored?
- Features of the Philippine utility model patent application process
- Is a utility model application in the Philippines eligible for DAS?