Filing Language: Dutch/French/German | |
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Necessary documents:
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Attachments (if any)
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The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
yes
no
3 months
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.
no
20 years, and the protection of pesticide or pharmaceutical patents can be extended to 25 years.
Filing Language: Dutch/French/German
via Paris Convention Necessary documents:
- Abstract
- Abstract Drawing
- Claim
- Specification
- Drawing
Attachments (if any)
- Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
- Microorganism preservation certificate and its Dutch/French/German translation
- Microorganism Survival Certificate and Dutch/French/German Translation
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
- Genetic resource statement
no
BOIP only conducts a formality examination of the design application, including whether the design violates public order and good customs. Once the formality examination is completed, the patent application will be authorized and published.