A 6-month novelty grace period is available if the disclosure is caused by a third party in bad faith.
Polish Intellectual Property Office
English: Patent Office of the Republic of Poland, abbreviation: PPO
Website: uprp.gov.pl
Polish Utility Model Patent Search: Wyszukiwarka prosta (uprp.gov.pl)
yes
20 years
There is a 6-month novelty grace period in Poland if the disclosure is caused by a third party in bad faith. Previously, there was no novelty grace period for patent applications in Polish IP legislation.
yes
The PPO conducts formal and substantive examinations of invention patent applications. There is no need to file a request for substantive examination, and the substantive examination starts automatically.
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If disclosed by the author or his successor, the novelty grace period shall be enjoyed within 12 months after the first disclosure.
A 6-month novelty grace period is available if the disclosure is caused by a third party in bad faith.
4-5 years