What is the period until registration?

How long does it take for an overseas application to be registered?

1. If you apply directly individually

If you apply directly to each country individually, the procedure for registration will depend on the system in each country. In addition, these various procedures require cooperation with local agents, so it takes time to communicate with them. The examination period varies greatly depending on the country, and in some cases the examination can be completed within one year, while in others it may take several years. The examination period in major countries is as follows.

(1) America

The review period is 6 months. However, OAs are often issued and responding to them takes time, in some cases over three years. After the examination period has passed, the application will be registered after the opposition period.

(2) China

The examination period is approximately 4 months and is becoming shorter. The OA issuance rate is not insignificant, and it takes time for an OA to be issued and responded to. After the examination period has passed, the application will be registered after an opposition period.

(3) Brazil

The review period is approximately 3 years unless an objection is filed within the review period. It takes time to respond after an OA is issued. It will be registered after the review period has passed.

(4) Russia

The review period is approximately one year. It takes time to respond after an OA is issued. It will be registered after the review period has passed.

(5) India

The review period is 18 months. In slow cases, it may take more than three years, but it can be shortened to three months using the accelerated examination system. OAs are often issued and responding to them takes time. After the examination period has passed, the application will be registered after an opposition period.

Examples of other country-specific examination periods (as of July 2015)

2. In the case of MadPro application

If you use the Madpro application, you can predict how long it will take to register.

It is stipulated that the office of the designated country for the MadoPro application must, in principle, notify the reasons for refusal within 12 months, or at the latest 18 months, from the notification of WIPO to the office of the designated country. Only member countries that have declared their intention to notify will have the period changed to 18 months; for other countries, the period will be changed to the standard ``within 18 months''). Therefore, within 12 months at the most, you will know whether your application will be rejected or registered. In addition, with MadoPro applications, unless there is a need for office action, procedures can be proceeded without involving a local agent, which can shorten contact time with local authorities.

Madpro member countries and 18-month declaration correspondence table (as of May 2022)

Note: Japan does not recognize North Korea as a country.