Is there a time limit for applying for a patent for utility model?

The application time of utility model is limited by law. According to the relevant laws and regulations, the utility model loses its novelty if the invention-creation applying for a patent does not apply to the local patent administration department within six months before the application date.

legal ground

Article 2 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) shall come into force on June 1 20265438.

Invention-creation as mentioned in this Law refers to inventions, utility models and designs.

Utility model refers to a new practical technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products.

Article 24

An invention-creation applying for a patent shall not lose its novelty in any of the following circumstances within six months before the date of filing:

(a) When the country is in a state of emergency or an extraordinary situation, it shall be published for the first time for the purpose of public interest;

(2) It was exhibited for the first time at an international exhibition sponsored or recognized by the China Municipal Government;

(3) It was first published at a specific academic conference or technical conference;

(4) Others disclose the contents of the application without the consent of the applicant.