yes. The applicant may request that the patent type be converted from invention to utility model before the patent is granted.
no
If the inventor or his client, the national office, or the information obtained directly or indirectly from the inventor leads to third-party disclosure, a novelty grace period of 12 months before the filing date/priority date can be enjoyed.
no
20 years
1-3 years
no
none
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annuity: payable year by year from the first year onwards from the application date. The annual fee due date is the last day of the month in which the filing date falls. Annuitys may be paid in advance for two or more years. After the due date, the payment can be postponed within a grace period of 6 months, but the penalty must be paid at the same time.
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annual Fee: None.
yes. The applicant may request that the patent type be converted from invention to utility model before the patent is granted.