The first one is: invention patent.
The second is: utility model patent.
The third type is: appearance patent.
* * * The invention patent is characterized by:
(1) novelty.
(2) creativity.
(3) practicality.
* * * utility model patent is characterized by:
1.
The utility model patent only protects the product. Products should be manufactured by industrial methods and occupy a certain space. The utility model is limited to products with a certain shape, and cannot be a method or product without a fixed shape; All related methods (including the use of products) and natural objects that have not been artificially manufactured are not protected by utility model patents.
2. The creativity of the utility model is not too high, but it is practical and has great practical value.
3. Protect the patent right by simplifying the examination and approval procedures, shortening the protection period and lowering the charging standard.
The design patent is characterized in that:
(1) is the design of shape, pattern, color or their combination;
(2) It must be the design of product appearance;
(3) it must be beautiful;
(4) It must be suitable for industrial application.
If you have a patent, you can see which of these three patents you belong to!
Then apply, as soon as possible.
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