What is a utility model patent?

Patent for utility model: refers to a new technical scheme suitable for practical use for the shape, structure or combination of products.

A patent for utility model shall have the following characteristics;

First, the utility model must be a product and suitable for practical products. Such as instruments, equipment, appliances or daily necessities;

Second, it must have a certain shape and structure. If it is a substance with no fixed form, such as gas, liquid, powdery solid (sugar, flour), etc. , it can not be the object of protection of utility model patents.