Utility model refers to a new technical scheme suitable for practical use for the shape, structure or combination of products.
Technical scheme: the protection period of the utility model is short, which is limited to the shape and structure of the product;
The invention has a long protection period, which can not only protect the contents of the utility model, but also protect some method inventions. Of course, if you don't know what kind of patent you need to apply for, you can also come to Baiteng Patent Baba for consultation.
Their protection efficiency is almost the same (if they are both novelty or creativity), but the degree of review is different (the Invention Intellectual Property Office will review novelty and creativity before authorization, and it is not easy to be invalid after authorization, and it is easy to be invalid if the utility model is not reviewed after authorization).
As you said, if it is novel and practical, you should be able to apply for an invention patent.