yes. The same category may include multiple designs in one design.
- yes. The same category may include multiple designs in one design.
3-5 years
UKRPATENT only conducts formality examination of utility model patent applications. The objects protected by utility models are the same as those protected by invention patents (i.e. products, processes, new uses of known products and processes).
20 years
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
Novelty of the invention shall not be lost if the inventor, or a third party who directly or indirectly obtains relevant information from the inventor, discloses the invention information within 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
10 years
yes. The applicant may request to change the patent type from utility model to invention before the utility model patent application is granted.
no
no