Filing Language: German | |
| via Paris Convention | via Nationalization of PCT |
Necessary documents:
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yes
ATPO conducts formality examination only for utility model patent applications. Although ATPO searches utility model patent applications, the search results do not affect the grant results. The applicant may amend the patent application after receiving the search report.
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" and "unintentional/due care" accepted.
yes
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" and "unintentional/due care" accepted.
2 years
yes. If multiple designs have at least one of the same category, a maximum of 50 designs can be included in one design.
10 years
Filing Language: German Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
yes. Prior to patent grant/rejection, the patent type can be converted from utility model to invention at the request of the applicant. Can only be converted once.