Is it necessary to apply for a patent for utility model in kind?

You don't need physical objects to apply for a patent for utility model.

Article 26 of the patent law

To apply for a patent for invention or utility model, a written request, a specification, an abstract thereof, a patent claim and other documents shall be submitted.

The request shall specify the name of the invention or utility model, the name of the inventor, the name and address of the applicant and other matters.

The specification shall give a clear and complete description of the invention or utility model, which shall be subject to the realization of the technical personnel in the technical field; Attached drawings shall be attached when necessary. The technical points of the invention or utility model shall be briefly explained.

The patent claim shall be based on the specification, and clearly and briefly define the scope of patent protection.

For inventions that rely on genetic resources, the applicant shall state the direct source and original source of genetic resources in the patent application documents; If the applicant cannot explain the original source, it shall explain the reasons.

Extended data

Main features of utility model patents:

First, the patent for utility model only protects products, which should be manufactured by industrial methods and occupy a certain space. All related methods (including the use of products) and natural objects that have not been artificially manufactured are not protected by utility model patents.

Second, the creativity of the utility model is not too high, but it is very practical and of great practical value.

Third, in the examination and approval of patent rights, we should simplify the examination and approval procedures, quickly authorize, shorten the protection period and lower the charging standard.

Baidu encyclopedia-utility model patent