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Do I need to file a request for examination after I have submitted a design patent application?

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A substantive examination of a design patent application is necessary for determining whether a patent can be granted for the design. Once a design patent application is accepted, TIPO will automatically conduct the substantive examination.

Publish Date：2020/09/11
Update： 2025/11/28
Organization：International & Legal Affairs Office
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