Novelty Grace Period for Danish Invention Patent Application

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Within 12 months prior to the filing date/priority date.

专利申请流程

DK Denmark

  • Which is the competent authority for patent applications in Denmark

    Danish Patent and Trademark Office

    English: Danish Patent And Trademark Office, DKPTO

    Website: Frontpage (dkpto.org)

    Danish invention patent search: PVSOnline - Patent & Varemærkestyrelsen (dkpto.dk)

  • Characteristics of the Danish invention patent application process

    DKPTO conducts formality examination and substantive examination of invention patent applications. Danish patent applications can be filed and examined in English, but when the patent is granted the Claim need to be translated into Danish. The substantive examination starts automatically, and there is no need for the applicant to submit a request for substantive examination. DKPOT will conduct novelty search and patentability examination, and the applicant will receive the first search report within 6 to 7 months from the date of application. The patent application will be granted in about 1-3 years after the grant conditions are met.

  • What are the requirements for the Danish utility model application documents?

    Filing Language: Danish/English

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
    2. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    3. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    4. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entry into the Danish national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    5. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • What are the requirements for the Danish invention patent application documents

    Filing Language: Danish/English

    via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Necessary documents:

    1. Abstract
    2. Abstract Drawing
    3. Claim
    4. Specification
    5. Drawing

    Attachments (if any)

    1. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    2. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Danish/English translation
    3. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Danish/English translation
    4. Scanned Copy of Certified Priority Document / DAS
    5. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
    6. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
    7. Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review

    Attachments (if any)

    1. WIPO Publication
    2. ISR/IPRP
    3. Entry into the Danish national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
    4. Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
    5. Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Danish/English translation
    6. Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Danish/English translation
    7. Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority

    8. Assignment for Patent Right Transfer

  • How long does it take for a Danish invention patent application to be granted?

    1-3 years

  • Features of the patent application process for utility model applications in Denmark

    DKPTO conducts only formality examination of utility model patent applications. It can be submitted in a foreign language, but the Danish translation must be completed within one month from the filing date. The applicant/anyone can submit a request for examination during the validity period of the patent, and DKPTO will conduct substantive examination after paying the corresponding fee. Method Claim are not allowed.

  • Is a Danish utility model application eligible for DAS?

    yes

  • How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Denmark?

    4 weeks

  • Which is the Danish utility model application patent authority?

    Danish Patent and Trademark Office

    English: Danish Patent And Trademark Office, DKPTO

    Website: Frontpage (dkpto.org)

    Danish Utility Model Patent Search: PVSOnline - Patent & Varemærkestyrelsen (dkpto.dk)

  • Description of Danish invention patent application authorization and annual fee

    • Grant fee: The applicant shall pay the granted fee within 2 months after receiving the granted notice.
    • Annuity: pay year by year starting from the first year from the application date. If the annual fee is overdue, it can be paid within a grace period of 6 months, and a 20% late fee will be paid at the same time.