Jite Intellectual Property: What about utility model patents?
What about utility model patents? It needs to be analyzed based on your specific situation. Here is a brief introduction to the characteristics of utility model patents for your reference.
First, a utility model patent only protects a product. The product should be an entity that is manufactured by industrial methods and occupies a certain space. All related methods (including the use of products) and naturally occurring items that have not been artificially manufactured are not protected objects of utility model patents.
Second, the requirements for the creativity of utility models are not too high, but they are highly practical and have great practical value.
Third, the patent review and approval process is simplified, the authorization is faster, the protection period is shortened, and the fees are lowered.