Hello! There are three types of patents: invention patents, utility model patents, and appearance patents.
The authorization cycle for invention patents is 2-3 years.
The authorization cycle for utility model and appearance patents is 6-8 months.
The Patent Law stipulates that the same technology can apply for an invention patent and a utility model patent at the same time, so that you can get the utility model patent authorization in about 6 months. Protect your technology first, and let the invention patent slowly to review.
When the invention patent responds to the examination opinion, you will be asked whether to give up the utility model patent for the same technology. At that time, you can give up the utility model patent and get the invention patent certificate.
This has two benefits
First, the authorization cycle is shortened, allowing you to display the product as soon as possible
Second, you don’t have to worry about other manufacturers Copycat your product
Other manufacturers cannot apply for patents or produce your patented products using the same technology.