Difference between Invention and Industrial Design

An invention shall be protected by mode of grant of invention patent or utility solution patent.

• Being novel;
• Being inventive;
• Being susceptible of industrial application.

Unless it is a common knowledge, an invention shall be protected by mode of grant of utility solution patent when it satisfies the following conditions:

• Being novel;
• Being susceptible of industrial application.

• Being novel;
• Being inventive (An industrial design shall be considered inventive if it cannot be easily created with average knowledge in related areas.);
• Being susceptible of industrial application;
• Not being included in objects inelligible for protection stated in Article 64 of IP Law.

10 years after the filling date (for an invention patent)

• 02 Declaration for registration;
• 02 Descriptions of the invention or utility solution;
• 02 Summaries of the invention or utility solution;
• Fee and charge receipts;
• Power of attorney (if necessary);
• Paper on assignment of the right to file an application (if any);
• Documents certifying the lawful right of registration (if necessary);
• Documents evidencing the right of priority (if any).

• 02 Declaration for registration;
• 01 Descriptions of the industrial design;
• 04 Photos or drawings of the industrial design;
• Fee and charge receipts;
• Power of attorney (if necessary);
• Paper on assignment of the right to file an application (if any);
• Documents certifying the lawful right of registration (if necessary);
• Documents evidencing the right of priority (if any).

• Formality Examination: from 01 to 03 months after the filling date
• Publication: 19 months from accept date of the valid application
• Substantive Examination: 18 months from publication date

• Formality Examination: from 01 to 03 months after the filling date
• Publication: 19 months from accept date of the valid application
• Substantive Examination: 18 months from publication date