Will applications for inventions and utility models be published twice?

Yes.

If the invention and utility model are applied for at the same time, they will be published twice in two stages. Specifically, according to the provisions of China's patent law, a patent application announcement will be published three months after the application date for an invention or utility model patent.

Utility model is a type of Chinese patent, which refers to the improvement, perfection or simple innovation of existing technology, so that it is more practical in practical applications and has a certain degree of innovation. .