Is the U.S. industrial design application convertible?

yes

2-3 years

1-1.5 years

no

If the disclosure is caused by the inventor or the information source of the discloser is the inventor; or if the disclosure occurs again after being disclosed by the above-mentioned subject, the patent enjoys a novelty grace period within 12 months before the filing date/priority date.

• Grant fee: The applicant shall pay the granted registrar's fee 3 months after receiving the granted decision notice.
• Annual Fee: None.

If the disclosure is caused by the inventor or the information source of the discloser is the inventor; or if the disclosure occurs again after being disclosed by the above-mentioned subject, the patent enjoys a novelty grace period within 12 months before the filing date/priority date.

20 years

no

15 years