If the disclosure is caused by the inventor or the information source of the discloser is the inventor; or if the disclosure occurs again after being disclosed by the above-mentioned subject, the patent enjoys a novelty grace period within 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
- Can the priority right of a U.S. invention patent application be restored?
- Whether the U.S. invention patent application can be type-converted
- How long is the protection period of the US invention patent application
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in the United States?
- Features of the U.S. invention patent application process
- How long does it take for a US invention patent application to be granted?
- How long is the PCT period for US invention patent application?
- How long is the protection period of American industrial design?
- US design authorization and annual fee instructions
- Novelty Grace Period for U.S. Industrial Design Applications