yes. Within 3 years from the date of application, or within 3 months from the date of receipt of the rejection decision, the patent type can be changed from design to invention/utility model at the request of the applicant.
A conversion fee shall be paid for patent type conversion. Once the original patent application is converted, it will be deemed withdrawn.
- Characteristics of Japanese invention patent application process
- How long is the PCT period for a Japanese invention patent application?
- Can the priority right of Japanese invention patent application be restored?
- Explanation of Japanese utility model application authorization and annual fee
- What are the requirements for Japanese utility model application documents?
- Is a utility model application in Japan eligible for DAS?
- Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Japan
- Is Japanese Invention Patent Application Type Convertible?
- How long is the protection period for utility model applications in Japan?
- Is a Japanese industrial design application eligible for DAS?