25 years
Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
INPI only conducts formality examination of utility model patent applications, and does not conduct search and substantive examination. However, in case of litigation, a search report needs to be submitted.
10 years
INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.
yes
no
1-2 years
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
25 years