Are there any professionals who can talk about the patents needed for degree awarding?

The first step is to determine the type of patent application. Patent applications can be divided into three categories: invention, utility model and design.

1. Invention refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement.

2. Utility model refers to a new practical technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products.

3. Appearance design refers to a new design with aesthetic feeling and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or combination of products and the combination of color and shape and pattern.