The term "utility model" as mentioned in the patent law refers to a new practical technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products.
Product shape: refers to the definite spatial shape that the product has and can be observed from the outside.
Product structure: refers to the arrangement, organization and relationship of various components of a product. The product structure can be either a mechanical structure or a circuit structure.
Second, the utility model patent application procedures
If you send the application documents to the Patent Office, you can generally receive the acceptance notice from the China National Intellectual Property Administration Patent Office (hereinafter referred to as the Patent Office) within one month. Those who do not meet the acceptance conditions will receive a notice of rejection and a copy of the returned application documents.
According to the patent law, the application procedure for a patent for utility model is divided into three stages: acceptance → preliminary examination → authorization.
It takes 6-8 months from application to authorization.
Third,
Documents and information to be provided
1. Provide necessary information:
The name of the utility model, the name, address and nationality of the inventor, and the name, address and nationality of the applicant.
Apply in the name of the company: a copy of the business license and organization code certificate is stamped with the official seal; Copy of designer's ID card
Personal name application: copy of ID card.
2. Power of attorney:
Apply for power of attorney. It must be the original signature of the applicant. If the power of attorney is not submitted at the time of application, it can be supplemented after application.
3, technical disclosure:
Including the name of the utility model, the technical field to which the utility model belongs, the existing technical status of the technical field, the purpose of the utility model, the technical scheme for realizing the utility model and the implementation effect of the technology. If necessary, drawings can be provided to illustrate the utility model. The applicant can also provide the above information orally.
4. Sign the agency contract.