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Necessary documents:
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Attachments (if any)
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1-2 years
IPObel conducts only formality examination of invention patent applications. The applicant needs to submit a search request within 13 months from the date of the latest application. The search report will be issued by the EPO with a written opinion on patentability, but it is not binding. The patent application is completed within 18 months from the earliest priority date Authorization can be obtained after publication.
3 months
20 years, and the protection of pesticide or pharmaceutical patents can be extended to 25 years.
yes. A maximum of 50 designs may be included under the same Locarno category.
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.
no
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- EU route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annuity: The renewal fee is paid every 5 years. If the annual fee is overdue, the payment can be postponed within 6 months after the due date at the latest, but an additional penalty of 12.00 euros is required.
yes