Design
"Design" in the Patent Law means any new design of the shape, the pattern or their combination,
or the combination of the color with shape or pattern, of a product, which creates an aesthetic feeling and is fit for industrial application.
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Examination
A design application shall undergo the both Formality Examination and Substantive Examination
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Patent Term
15 years from the filing date for the application filed on and after June 1, 2021;
10 years from the filing date for the application filed before June 1, 2021.
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International Priority
Within 12 months from the first filing date
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Patent Annuities
The first annuity shall be made with the certificate fee and subsequent annuity shall be made every year
- A copy of specification and a set of formal drawings or photographs shown front, rear, right, left, top, bottom, and perspective views of the subject matter.
- The name and address of the inventor/applicant.
- A copy of applicant-signed Power of Attorney.
- A certified copy of the priority document if claiming for a priority right.