What is the examination procedure for patent applications in France?
Obtaining a patent in France: the examination and grant procedure
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What is the examination procedure for patent applications in France?
Obtaining a patent in France: the examination and grant procedure

Author : Isabelle MAGNIN-FEYSOT

Publication date: May 10, 2021 | Lire en français

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1. What is the examination procedure for patent applications in France?

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For patent applications filed before May 22, 2020 , the procedure for examining and granting a French patent could appear relatively straightforward compared with other procedures, in particular those before the European Patent Office (EPO).

For patent applications filed on or after May 22, 2020 (as a result of the Pacte law), the procedure for examining and granting a French patent should be similar to that used before the EPO.

The procedure for examining and granting a French patent application involves a number of specific stages that you should be aware of.

Once the patent application has been filed (see Obtaining a patent in France – the patent application

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