3 months
Patent Application Encyclopedia
How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Belgium?
Who is the Ukrainian utility model patent authority?
Ukrainian Intellectual Property Institute
English: Ukrainian Intellectual Property Institute (UKRPATENT)
Website: Ukrpatent
Ukrainian Utility Model Patent Search: Specialized DB "Inventions (Utility Models) in Ukraine" (uipv.org)
Can the priority right of Russian invention patent application be restored?
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" accepted.
How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Denmark?
4 weeks
Novelty Grace Period for Polish Invention Patent Application
A 6-month novelty grace period is available if the disclosure is caused by a third party in bad faith.
How long is the PCT deadline for Luxembourg utility model applications?
- via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
- via Nationalization of PCT : 20 months from the earliest priority date.
*Luxembourg is one of the only countries in the world that still retain Chapter I for 20 months to enter the national phase (the other is Tanzania). If it takes 30 months to enter the national phase, a request for international preliminary examination must be filed.
Features of the UK invention patent application process
The UKIPO conducts formal and substantive examinations of patent applications for inventions. The applicant should submit an official search request and pay the corresponding fees at the same time as filing the application, or within 12 months from the priority date, and submit a substantive examination request within 6 months after the patent is published.
Dutch invention patent application authorization and annual fee instructions
- Licensing Fee: None.
- Annuity: After the patent is granted, the annual fee shall be paid year by year starting from the fourth year of the application date. The annual fee can be postponed and paid within 6 months after the expiration date at the latest, but a 50% penalty must be paid at the same time.
How long is the deadline for filing an industrial design application in Colombia?
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date
How long is the protection period of Philippine industrial design?
The initial protection period is 5 years, the renewal period is once every 5 years, and the maximum protection period can reach 15 years.
How long is the PCT deadline for utility model applications in Austria?
via Paris Convention : 12 months from earliest priority date.
via Nationalization of PCT : 30 months from the earliest priority date.
Validation of European Patent in EPO member states: within 3 months from the date of grant of the European patent.
Which is the competent authority for patent applications for inventions in Poland?
Polish Intellectual Property Office
English: Patent Office of the Republic of Poland, abbreviation: PPO
Website: uprp.gov.pl
Polish invention patent search: Wyszukiwarka prosta (uprp.gov.pl)
What are the requirements for Bahrain design application documents
Filing Language: Arabic
Necessary documents:
- Exterior Design Picture (Six Views)
- A Brief Description
Attachments (if any):
- Power of Attorney
- Priority certificate and its Arabic translation
- Declaration of Ownership/Certification of Employment/Assignment of priority
- Assignment for Patent Right Transfer
Novelty Grace Period for Utility Model Applications in Peru
If the inventor or his client, the national office, or the information obtained directly or indirectly from the inventor leads to third-party disclosure, a novelty grace period of 12 months before the filing date/priority date can be enjoyed.
How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Costa Rica?
6 months
How long is the protection period of Kuwait industrial design?
10 years
Features of Bahrain design patent application process
MOIC only conducts formality examination on designs.
Novelty grace period for utility model applications in Luxembourg
6 months before the filing date/priority date.
How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in Thailand?
6 months
Can Bahrain invention patent application priority be restored
Reinstatement of priority is accepted on grounds of "due care."