1-3 years
If the inventor or his client, the national office, or the information obtained directly or indirectly from the inventor leads to third-party disclosure, a novelty grace period of 12 months before the filing date/priority date can be enjoyed.
no
no
no
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.
none
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annual Fee: None.
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."
no
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."