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Patent Filing in France
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Why File a Patent in France
Filing a patent in France provides protection in one of Europe’s largest and most innovative economies, known for strong enforcement of intellectual property rights. As a member of the European Patent Convention and the PCT, France offers multiple filing routes and broad regional protection options. Securing your patent there strengthens your position in the European market and enhances opportunities for licensing, investment, and commercialization.
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Patent Application Process in France
The patent application process in France follows clear procedural steps to ensure full protection of your invention. Applicants can file different types of patents in France, each with its own process and requirements.
Invention Patent
(Paris Route or PCT)
Design Patent
Filling Timelines
The time limit for claiming priority is 12 months for local patent applications. Restoration of this term is possible within 2 months. It is important to mention that PCT national phase is not possible, must be requested through the European patent.
The term for filing an industrial design application in France claiming conventional priority is 6 months from the priority date. The restoration of this term is possible.
Required Documents
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable.
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable. A drawing set of the different views of the design.
Examination
The search fee must be paid upon filing or within a time limit of 1 month from the filing date. The search results are in the form of a “preliminary search report” with written opinion, having the same structure as a European or PCT search report. In France it is possible to request an accelerated examination under the PPH (Patent Prosecution
Highway).
Applications for an industrial design registration are examined as to the compliance with formal requirements.
Granting
When the final search report is drawn up, the Applicant is invited to pay the grant and printing fees.
Initial term of an industrial design registration is 5 years from the filing date, extendable 4 times up to 25 years.
Why Choose Patentarea for
Patent Filing in France
Patentarea simplifies the entire patent registration process, from prior art search to grant, and provides expert support for PCT national phase entries in France and worldwide. Our process is efficient, transparent, and designed to help you secure protection for your invention in just three simple steps:
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Gain full access to all documents, deadlines, and key filings through our advanced online system. We handle everything from submissions to ongoing maintenance, ensuring compliance with local requirements while keeping you updated—at no additional cost.
FAQ’s
How long can it take a French patent to be issued?
A standard patent application process in France can take between 2 and 3 years from the filing date. However, an accelerated examination can be requested. Contact us for additional information.
Why Patentarea.com?
We have a team of patent attorneys and engineers, with years of experience making patent searches, filing patent applications and following up on the patent process in more than 30 countries, which allows us to assure you:
-Competent professionals will perform all the necessary procedures for filing and following up your patent application.
-You will receive timely information regarding updates for the application process.
-If objections or rejections arise in the patent application process, knowledgeable attorneys will advise you on the appropriate course of action.
-All information provided to us will be kept in absolute confidentiality. Before entering any business relationship we electronically sign a confidentiality agreement with you that protects your interests (View our confidentiality agreement).
Who will be in charge of my application?
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