RIP only conducts formality examination of design patent applications. After the formality examination is passed, the opposition period will enter. If there is no opposition, the patent application will be authorized.
10 years
- via Nationalization of PCT : 31 months from earliest priority date.
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of “due care” accepted as RO.
- Authorization Fee: None
- Annual Fee: None
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
Filing Language: Spanish
Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
20 years
1-2 years
Costa Rican Intellectual Property Registry
English: Registry of Intellectual Property, abbreviation: RIP
Website: www.rnpdigital.com
- RIP only conducts formality examination of design patent applications. After the formality examination is passed, the opposition period will enter. If there is no opposition, the patent application will be authorized.