- Inventions under the via Paris Convention : 12 months from the earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT inventions: 30 months from the earliest priority date.
Patent Application Encyclopedia
How long is the PCT period for a Japanese invention patent application?
How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Bahrain?
4-6 months
Kuwait Invention Patent Application Authorization and Annual Fee Instructions
In view of the current situation, when a patent application is not examined by the Patent Office, the application will not be published, and the patent certificate will not be issued. Therefore, no annual fee payment deadline has been set.
Can the priority right of utility model application in Costa Rica be restored?
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of “due care” accepted as RO.
How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Austria?
1 month
What are the requirements for the Luxembourg invention patent application documents?
Filing Language: English/German/French
via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT Necessary documents:
- Abstract
- Abstract Drawing
- Claim
- Specification
- Drawing
Necessary documents:
- Abstract
- Abstract Drawing
- Claim
- Specification
- Drawing
Attachments (if any)
- Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
- Microorganism deposit certificate and its English/German/French translation
- Certificate of Microorganism Survival and its English/German/French translation
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
Attachments (if any)
- WIPO Publication
- ISR/IPRP
- Entering the Luxembourg national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
- Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
- Microorganism deposit certificate and its English/German/French translation
- Certificate of Microorganism Survival and its English/German/French translation
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Power of Attorney
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
How long does it take for a utility model application to be granted in Türkiye?
10-12 months
Is it possible to apply for a combined appearance for an industrial design application in Thailand?
no
Can Ukrainian invention patent application priority be restored
Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
Whether the invention patent application in Taiwan, China can be type-converted
no
What are the requirements for the design application documents in Vietnam?
Filing Language: Vietnamese 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
- Description of patent IPC classification number
What are the requirements for Swedish industrial design application documents
Filing Language: Swedish/English 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
Is Korean Utility Model Application Type Convertible?
yes. It is possible to change the patent type from utility model to invention within 30 days of receiving the grant/rejection decision, and pay the corresponding fee.
What are the requirements for the Dutch invention patent application documents
Filing Language: Dutch
via Paris Convention Necessary documents:
- Abstract
- Abstract Drawing
- Claim
- Specification
- Drawing
Attachments (if any)
- Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
- Certificate of Deposit of Microorganisms and its Dutch translation
- Certificate of Microbiological Survival and its Dutch translation
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
Novelty Grace Period for Utility Model Applications in Korea
If the following situations occur 12 months before the patent application/priority date by the inventor, applicant or assignee:
- By correspondence, or publicly at national or international exhibitions
Disclosure due to malicious disclosure by a third party
The novelty grace period can be enjoyed, and the applicant needs to submit corresponding evidence support when submitting the application.
How long is the PCT period for Uruguayan invention patent application
via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
What are the requirements for the Nigerian invention patent application documents
Filing Language: English
via Paris Convention via Nationalization of PCT Necessary documents:
- Abstract
- Abstract Drawing
- Claim
- Specification
- Drawing
Necessary documents:
- Abstract
- Abstract Drawing
- Claim
- Specification
- Drawing
Attachments (if any)
- Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
- Microorganism preservation certificate and its English translation
- Microorganism Survival Certificate and Its English Translation
- Power of Attorney
- Certified Priority Document
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Notification issued by CNIPA notify the applicant the application has passed through the security review
- Patent application fee payment certificate
Attachments (if any)
- WIPO Publication
- ISR/IPRP
- Entry into the Nigerian national phase 19/28/34/41 amended
- Sequence Listing (PDF format and TXT format)
- Microorganism preservation certificate and its English translation
- Microorganism Survival Certificate and Its English Translation
- Power of Attorney
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
- Patent application fee payment certificate
How long is the protection period of the UAE invention patent application
20 years
Can the priority right of invention patent application in Thailand be restored?
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.
Instructions for Authorization of Industrial Designs and Annual Fees in India
- Authorization Fee: None
- Annuity: The renewal fee is paid every 5 years. If the renewal fee is not paid within the time limit, it can be paid within the 6-month grace period and the penalty should be paid at the same time.