Novelty grace period for UK industrial design applications

Submitted by 页之码 on Fri, 02/24/2023 - 15:53

If the design is maliciously disclosed by a third party, disclosed by the designer or his successor, or the source of information disclosed by a third party is the designer or his successor, the novelty of 12 months before the filing date or priority date may be enjoyed. sexual grace

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GB U.K.

Whether a UK industrial design application can be type-converted
no
Which is the competent authority for UK invention patent applications?
UKPTO
English: Intellectual Property Office, abbreviation: UKIPO
Website: Intellectual Property Office - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
UK invention patent search: Intellectual Property Office - Patent document and information service (Ipsum) (ipo.gov.uk)
How long does it take for a UK invention patent application to be granted?
2-3 years
Whether a UK industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance
Yes, a maximum of 50 combined designs can be included in one design.
Explanation of British Design Authorization and Annual Fee
- Authorization Fee: None
- Annuity: The renewal fee is paid every 5 years and must be submitted within 6 months before the due date of the annual fee. The deadline is the last day of the month in which the application date is located. Overdue payment can be made within the 6-month late payment period. Except that no penalty will be charged for the first month, a penalty of GBP 24.00 per month will be charged for the remaining months.
How long is the deadline for UK industrial design application
- via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
- Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.
Can the priority right of UK invention patent application be restored?
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on the grounds of "Unintentional".
Features of the UK design patent application process
Design pictures can contain up to 12 pictures. UKIPO only conducts a 2-week formal review of design patent applications. If there are any defects, the applicant must reply to UKIPO's review comments within 2 months. Design applications can be patented after overcoming the defects.
UK Invention Patent Application Authorization and Annual Fee Instructions
- Authorization Fee: None
- Annuity: The first annual fee needs to be paid year by year from the fifth year after the granted. The applicant should pay the annual fee within 3 months before the due date. The deadline is the last day of the month where the application date is located. Overdue payment can be made within the 6-month late payment period. Except that no penalty will be charged for the first month, a penalty of GBP 24.00 per month will be charged for the remaining months.