May I request conversion of the type of patent application after filing?
Yes. Applicants wishing to change the type of original patent application may request conversion of the type of patent application as prescribed below:
(1) An invention may be converted into a utility model.
(2) An invention may be converted into a design.
(3) A utility model may be converted into an invention.
(4) A utility model may be converted into a design.
(5) A design may be converted into a utility model.
(6) A design may be converted into a derivative design.
(7) A derivative design may be converted into a design.