Paris Convention

Question 1

When can a subsequent national filing be treated as the first?

Answer 1

If:

• it is filed in the same country as the previous application
• the previous application is withdrawn/abandoned/refused
• without publication
• leaving no rights outstanding
• without having served as a basis of priority
• before the subsequent filing

The previous application may not subsequently also be used as a basis of priority

Question 2

When should you supply a certified copy of the first application (if requested) when claiming priority to a first application?

Answer 2

Within 3 months