15 years
via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
no
20 years
via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
Formal examination and substantive examination are required.
no
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
1 year
The novelty grace period is 12 months before the filing date/priority date.