France

• 1. Invention: The patent has a term of 20 years from the date of filing.

        Substantive examination should be requested. 

• 2. Utility: The patent has a term of 6 years from the date of filing.

        Immediate substantive examination is for utility patent.

• 3. Design: The patent has a term of 25 years from the date of filing.

        Formality examination is for the design patent.

• 4. Trademark : This trademark registration is effective for a term of 10 years from the date of registration and may be renewed for further 10-year periods. (Every 10 years)

• ♣ Remark :
• 1. France and Taiwan signed a bilateral agreement and could claim the priority based on the date of filing.