1, what is a utility model patent?
Utility model refers to a new technical scheme suitable for practical use for the shape, structure or combination of products. Utility model is not as creative as invention. The utility model is limited to products with a certain shape, and cannot be a method or product without a fixed shape.
2. What are the conditions for granting a patent for utility model?
(1) Novelty: It means that before the filing date, no identical invention or utility model was published in domestic and foreign publications, used in China or known to the public in other ways, and no identical invention or utility model was applied by others to the patent administration department and recorded in the patent application documents published after the filing date.
② Creativity: It means that the utility model has substantive features and progress compared with the existing technology before the filing date.
③ Practicality: It means that the utility model can be manufactured or used, and can produce positive effects.
3. What information should I prepare to apply for a patent?
Patent for utility model: the request, abstract of specification and its drawings, claims, specification and its drawings of the patent for utility model;
4. How long does it take to grant a patent?
Utility model: Notice of Acceptance will be issued in about one month, and Patent Certificate of Utility Model will be issued in about five months.
5. How long is the patent authorization valid?
The protection period of utility model patent is 10 year.