no
6 months
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
10 years
10 years
20 years
no
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
no
DGIP conducts formality examination and substantive examination of invention patent applications. The applicant should submit a request for substantive examination within 36 months from the filing date/priority date.