UIBM only conducts formality examination of design patent applications, and does not examine novelty and uniqueness.
A novelty grace period of 6 months prior to the filing date/priority date may be enjoyed in the following cases.
- Publication at official or officially recognized international exhibitions
- Malicious disclosure by a third party
Italian Patent and Trademark Office
English: Italian Patent and Trade Mark Office, abbreviation: UIBM
Website: www.uibm.gov.it
6-8 months
yes
12 months before the filing date/priority date.
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- EU appearance route: 6 months from the earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
20 years
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "all due care".
UIBM only conducts formality examination of design patent applications, and does not examine novelty and uniqueness.
2 years