Yes, a utility model can be converted into an invention during the formality examination period within 90 days from the filing date.
10 years
IMPI conducts only formality examination of designs.
no
Filing Language: Spanish
via Paris Convention Necessary documents:
- Abstract
- Abstract Drawing
- Claim
- Specification
- Drawing
Attachments (if any)
- Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
- Power of Attorney
- small entity declaration
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
Yes, a utility model can be converted into an invention during the formality examination period within 90 days from the filing date.
yes. If several designs belong to the same class in the Locarno Classification, a maximum of 20 designs may be included.
no
yes
20 years
no