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 Once the original patent application is converted, it will be deemed withdrawn.
- Is Japanese Invention Patent Application Type Convertible?
- Instructions for authorization of Japanese invention patent application and annual fee
- Novelty Grace Period for Japanese Invention Patent Application
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Japan?
- Whether the Japanese invention patent application can be DAS
- How long does it take for a Japanese invention patent application to be granted?
- How long is the application period for industrial design in Japan?
- Is a utility model application in Japan eligible for DAS?
- Whether a Japanese industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance
- Is Japanese Utility Model Application Type Convertible?