The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
10 years
25 years
yes
6-8 months
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
yes. Multiple designs may be included in one French design application, provided that the designs belong to the same class in the International Classification of Designs.
yes
1-2 years
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- EU route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.