yes
yes
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.
2-3 years
20 years
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
- 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.
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
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.