How long does it take to apply for a patent for utility model?

First, applying for a patent for design or utility model does not require substantive examination, so the time is relatively short, about six months to one year.

Two. Conditions for granting a patent for utility model:

1. Novelty: refers to 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 filed with the patent administration department of the State Council by others and recorded in the patent application documents published after the filing date.

2. Creativity: Compared with the existing technology before the filing date, the utility model has substantial features and progress.

3. Practicality: It means that the utility model can be manufactured or used and can produce positive effects.

Three, to apply for a patent for utility model must be submitted materials:

1, the name of the utility model patent;

2. Technical field and background of utility model patent;

3. The purpose of the utility model is realized;

4. Technical scheme to achieve the purpose of utility model: the product utility model requires a detailed description of the product structure;

5. Attached drawings (attached drawings are required): You can clearly see the structure of the product and distinguish the connection relationship of each part, but it is an exploded view, a sectional view, etc.

6. Specific embodiment (complete the specific implementation of this utility model);

7. The effect that the utility model can achieve;

8. The applicant needs the seal of the unit; Personal signature of the applicant for personal needs;

9. A copy of the business license required by the applicant; If the applicant is an individual, a copy of the personal identity card is required;

10, providing the applicant's name, detailed address, telephone number, postcode, designer's name and other clear materials.