2-3 years
INPI
English: L'Institut national de la propriété industrielle, abbreviation: INPI
Website: www.inpi.fr
French Utility Model Search: Recherche avancée - Data INPI
yes
The novelty grace period is 6 months before the filing date/priority date.
yes
10 years
INPI only conducts formality examination of design patent applications.
20 years
no
Reinstatement of Priority Accepted on Unintentional Grounds.
6-8 months