How long is the examination and approval time for utility model patents?

Legal analysis: According to the provisions of the Patent Law, after the preliminary examination of utility model patents is passed, the judgment of authorization can be made, and the examination time is usually about 6- 10 months.

Legal basis: Article 40 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * If the application for a patent for utility model and design is rejected after preliminary examination, the patent administration department in the State Council shall make a decision to grant the patent right for utility model or design, issue the corresponding patent certificate, and register and announce it at the same time. The patent right for utility model and the patent right for design shall take effect as of the date of announcement.