Patent and Utility Model Objection Processes
Conditions for Patentable Inventions
In order for an invention to be protected by a patent, it must meet the following criteria:
✅ Novelty: The invention must not have been disclosed or introduced in any form before.
✅ Inventive Step: It must involve an innovation that is not obvious to experts in the related technical field.
✅ Industrial Applicability: The invention must be capable of being produced or used in any industry.
If a patent does not meet these conditions, the decision to grant a patent can be challenged by third parties within 6 months after the publication of the decision in the bulletin.
Additionally:
Objections to your applications can be responded to within 3 months from the notification date.
In patent applications, institutional decisions can be appealed within 2 months from the notification date of the decision.
Conditions for Inventions to be Protected by Utility Models
In order to benefit from utility model protection, the inventions must meet the following criteria:
✅ Novelty: The invention must not have been previously disclosed or applied by others in writing.
✅ Industrial Applicability: The invention must be capable of being produced or used in any industrial field.
In utility model applications:
Objections can only be made by the applicant within 3 months of the publication of the research report.
Third parties have the right to provide their opinions only.
Registered utility models cannot be appealed, but a lawsuit can be filed.
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