Detailed differences between invention, utility model and appearance patent (including cycle, cost and how often to pay what fee)

Invention: Invention refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement.

Utility model: Utility model refers to a new practical technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products.

Appearance design: Appearance design refers to a new design with aesthetic feeling and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or their combination of products and the combination of colors, shapes and patterns.

Among them: the invention patent has the highest technical content and strict examination, and the time from application to authorization is generally about 2-3 years;

The utility model can be authorized within at least 3 months, generally 6- 12 months;

As the name implies, design is to protect the appearance, which is the fastest.