Do I have to pay an annual fee for the utility model patent?

The utility model patent must pay an annual fee. According to the provisions of the patent law, the patentee shall pay the annual fee in accordance with the regulations to maintain the validity of the patent. In order to maintain the validity of the utility model patent, the patentee should pay the annual fee in time according to the regulations and understand the relevant reduction and exemption policies to reduce the economic burden. Failure to pay the annual fee on time will lead to the termination of patent rights and the loss of patent protection. The annual fee for utility model patent shall be paid within the specified time from the year when the patent right is granted. The annual fee for general utility model patents is divided into four grades, from 1 year to the third year in 600 yuan, from the fourth year to the fifth year in 900 yuan, from the sixth year to the eighth year 1200 yuan, and from the ninth year to1year in 2000 yuan.