Patent
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Utility Patent |
Design Patent |
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Examination |
Substantive examination is conducted automatically |
Substantive examination is conducted automatically |
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Time frame for examination |
18-24 months |
10-12 months |
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Duration |
20 years from filing date |
15 years from registration date |
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Maintenance |
Maintenance fee shall be paid on the 3.5, 7.5 and 11.5 year from registration date |
No maintenance fees are due |
Trademark
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Examination |
Prior- application- search is conducted |
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Time frame for examination |
8-12 months |
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Opposition period |
30 days |
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Duration |
10 years from registration date |
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Maintenance |
1. File a Declaration of Use and/or Excusable Nonuse under section 8 between the fifth and sixth years after the registration date. 2.Renewal is due before expiration of the 10-year term |
