20 years
15 years
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.
- Grant fee: Pay the granted fee within 60 days after granted.
- Annuity: The starting date of the annual fee is the granted date, and the first annual fee is the annual fee for the first to fifth years.
8-10 years
1 year
Formal examination and substantive examination are required.
Formal examination and substantive examination are required.
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
no