The specific process of utility model patent application includes:
1, application stage
An application for a patent for utility model must have a description and drawings. Where a patent agency is entrusted, a power of attorney shall be submitted.
2. Review stage
In the process of preliminary examination, the examiner will issue a notice of correction for formal problems in the application documents and a notice of examination opinions for obvious substantive problems, and the applicant will reply to the notice.
3. Authorization stage
After passing the preliminary examination, the examiner will issue a notice of granting the patent right.
4. Issue certificates
The applicant can obtain a patent certificate after going through the registration formalities.
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Term of utility model patent:
The term of patent right for utility model is 10 year, counting from the date of application.
The termination of patent rights can be divided into:
1. Expiration: the patent right of utility model or design shall be maintained for 10 years from the date of application, and shall be terminated according to law;
2. Termination without payment: If the patentee fails to pay the annual fee and overdue fine in full as required, the patent right shall be terminated from the expiration date of the previous year.
References:
Baidu encyclopedia-utility model patent