The initial protection period is 5 years, renewable 4 times, up to 25 years.
10-12 months
TURKPATENT only conducts a formality examination of the design patent application, and it can be authorized if it meets the novelty.
Filing Language: Turkish Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Patent application fee payment certificate
2-3 years
The initial term of protection is 5 years from the filing date, which can be extended up to 25 years by renewal every 5 years.
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
20 years
no
yes
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.