Legal analysis: Utility models refer to new technical solutions proposed for the shape, structure or combination of products that are suitable for practical use, also known as small inventions or small patents. Its creativity and technical level are lower than those of invention patents, but its practical value is great. In patent review and approval, it is protected by simplifying the approval procedures, shortening the protection period, and lowering the fee standards. Regarding utility models, some countries do not list them as independent objects of patent protection, but instead protect them in invention patents. In addition, in some countries, utility models are listed as independent objects of patent protection. Such utility models mainly refer to small inventions.
Legal basis: "Patent Law of the People's Republic of China" Article 26 When applying for a patent for invention or utility model, a request, description, abstract, claims and other documents shall be submitted. The request shall state the name of the invention or utility model, the name of the inventor, the name and address of the applicant, and other matters. The description shall provide a clear and complete description of the invention or utility model, which shall be subject to the ability of a person skilled in the technical field to realize it; when necessary, there shall be accompanying drawings. The abstract should briefly describe the technical key points of the invention or utility model. The claims should be based on the description and clearly and briefly define the scope of patent protection requested. For inventions and creations that rely on genetic resources, the applicant shall state the direct source and original source of the genetic resource in the patent application document; if the applicant cannot explain the original source, the applicant shall state the reasons.