TURKPATENT only conducts a formality examination of the design patent application, and it can be authorized if it meets the novelty.
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
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
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.
10-12 months
2-3 years
yes. After the applicant pays the corresponding fee, he can apply to change the patent type from invention to utility model.
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