yes. The same category may include multiple designs in one design.
20 years
no
12-14 months
no
no
- yes. The same category may include multiple designs in one design.
Reinstatement of priority accepted on grounds of "Unintentional".
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.
If the designer or a third party who directly or indirectly obtains relevant information from the designer discloses the design within 12 months before the filing date/priority date, the design will not lose its novelty.
12-18 months