The DGIP conducts formal and substantive examinations of utility model patent applications.
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.
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
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no
no
6 months
- Authorization Fee: None
- Annual Fee: None
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10 years
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