Poland (PL) |
| Read term notes | |
| Current term: | 20 Years or 5 Years |
| From: | Date of Filing |
| Discontinuity Dates: | Yes (16/04/1993) |
| Term Notes: | Former term was 15 years from Filing. Provisional patents have a 5 year term and may be converted into full patents during the first 4 years of duration |
| Extension Possible: | No |
| Member of PCT: | Yes (25/12/1990) |
| Region: | None |
| Country Notes: | The European Patent Organisation (EPO) has invited a number of central and eastern European countries to accede to the EPC. Poland will be eligible to join from July 2002.
28/02/2004 UPDATE: Poland will become bound by the European Patent Convention from 01/03/2004. Any international application filed after 01/03/2004 will include designation of Poland for both a European Patent and national patent. |
| Current Law: | Law on Inventive Activity 19/10/1972, amended April 1993 |
| Effective From: | 22/08/2001 |
| Current Rules: | -- |
| Effective From: | -- |
| Law Notes: |
A new IP Law came into effect on 22/08/2001 the main changes of which will bring the Polish law into line with the European Patent Convention which it will join in 2002. Main changes include - Publication of applications 18 months from the priority date; Creation of a search report prior to examination; A post-grant opposition period of 6 months. |
| Database Coverage | |
| Derwent WPI: | No |
| INPADOC: | Yes From 28/02/1973 All Technologies (All Technologies) |