The guidelines illustrate the INPI's application of legislative texts, national and EU case law in the context of its procedures.
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The directives illustrate the implementation of the legislation in force in the most classic situations. They provide general guidance.
NB: they do not replace the legislation, nor the decisions of the Director General of the INPI, nor the courts.
Patent Guidelines
Issuance procedure - April 2022 (pdf - 1.79 Mo)
Other procedures - April 2024 (pdf - 438 KB) - Attention: Section D relating to CCPs deleted – Consult Volume III CCP Directives updated in December 2023
The supplementary protection certificate (CCP) - December 2023 (pdf - 524 KB)
Guidelines Entries in registers and official copies
Registrations and Waivers in National IP Registries - March 2023 (pdf - 2.71 MB)
