How many years is the protection period for utility model applications in the Philippines?

6 months from the earliest priority date.

no

7 years

no

no

1-1.5 years

The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.

The initial protection period is 5 years, the renewal period is once every 5 years, and the maximum protection period can reach 15 years.

no

IPOPHIL conducts formality examination and substantive examination of utility model patent applications, but only needs to meet the standards of novelty and practicality, and does not require inventive step.