Can a technology apply for invention patent and utility model patent at the same time?

You can apply at the same time. However, if the invention patent passes the substantive examination, the applicant needs to give up the already passed utility model patent.

These two applications were submitted at the same time for the following reasons:

The utility model has short review period and relatively low requirements, and can win a larger protection range; Invention patents have high gold content, long protection period, stronger stability and authority, and can effectively protect the applicant's invention achievements. Applying for both at the same time can ensure that the applicant can obtain patent authorization faster. It is best if the invention can be authorized, but the invention can't be authorized, so the probability of authorization is high and the product can be protected.

Whether the invention and utility model need to be declared at the same time is a part of the patent layout, and it is best to go through professional evaluation. If you want to know more about patent layout, it is recommended to consult platform experts online.