Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
yes. The applicant may request that the patent type be converted from invention to utility model before the patent is granted.
12 months
- none
none
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.
1-3 years
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annual Fee: None.
no
2-3 years
no