Formal examination and substantive examination are required.
- Grant fee: Pay the granted fee within 60 days after granted.
- Annuity: The starting date of the annual fee is the granted date, and the first annual fee is the annual fee for the first to fifth years.
Formal examination and substantive examination are required.
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
Formal examination and substantive examination are required.
8-10 years
National Institute of Industrial Property of Uruguay Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mines
English: National Directorate of Industrial Property Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining, abbreviation: DNPI
Website: Sitio oficial de la República Oriental del Uruguay - GUB.UY (www.gub.uy)
Uruguayan Patent Search: Consulta libre (miem.gub.uy)
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
1 year
via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.