Russia Extends the Patent Filing Grace Period for Publicly Disclosed Inventions
Russia Extends the Patent Filing Grace Period for Publicly Disclosed Inventions
Russia’s State Duma approved a law that doubles the deadline for filing a patent application after an invention has been publicly disclosed, extending the grace period from six months to 12 months. The change applies to disclosures made in Russia, including presentations at international exhibitions, and is intended to give inventors more time to secure patent protection without losing novelty.[2]
The move is significant for technology innovators because public demonstrations are often used to attract investors, partners, and global attention before a patent is filed. By widening the filing window, Russian lawmakers are easing a key procedural risk for inventors working on technical solutions with international commercial potential.[1][2]
Analysts view the reform as part of a broader effort to make patent rules more flexible for fast-moving technologies, where publication and commercialization frequently happen before formal filing. The updated rule is also likely to be watched closely by major patent jurisdictions, because grace-period policy can influence how inventors choose where and when to file abroad.[1][2]