The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
no
IPOPHIL conducts formality examination only for design applications.
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.
Philippine Intellectual Property Office
English: Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, Abbreviation: IPOPHIL
Website: IPOPHL | Rising. Shining. Beckoning. (ipophil.gov.ph)
Philippine Invention Patent Search: WIPO Publish (ipophil.gov.ph)
Filing Language: Filipino/English Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- small entity declaration
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Comparative documents/results of other countries
The initial protection period is 5 years, the renewal period is once every 5 years, and the maximum protection period can reach 15 years.
20 years
yes
5-6 years