Is it better to handle utility model patents in the name of individuals or units?

There is no difference between applying for a patent for utility model in the name of an individual and applying for a patent for utility model in the name of a company, depending on the situation of the registered subject:

1. Individuals applying for professional titles or other purposes may consider applying for personal patents (personal use);

2. Enterprises may consider applying for company patents (for enterprise use) when applying for projects or preparing for financing listing.

Regarding the application fee, the official fee for the application is the same. In line with the conditions of fee reduction, individuals need to provide proof of income, and enterprises need to provide enterprise tax returns.

Regarding the validity of patent certificates, whether it is an individual application or an enterprise application, the certificates issued are the same and the validity period is the same, but the subjects are different, one is an individual and the other is an enterprise.