There are three kinds of patent applications: invention patents, utility model patents and design patents. Utility model refers to a new technical scheme which is put forward by the shape, structure or combination of products and is suitable for practical use. The creative requirement of the utility model is not too high, but it is practical and has great practical value. Seize the opportunity to apply. Let's share with you what materials need to be submitted to apply for a utility model patent.
Application for patent for utility model
The application process of utility model patent is: application-examination-authorization. Among them, the following materials need to be submitted in the application stage.
1. Request: including the name of the utility model patent, the name of the inventor or designer, the name and address of the applicant, etc.
2. Description: including the name, technical field, background technology, invention content, drawings and specific implementation of the utility model patent. The contents of the manual should be written in detail, and the technical contents mentioned shall be subject to the realization after reading by ordinary technicians in this technical field.
3. Claim: Explain the technical features of the utility model, and clearly and concisely state the contents of the requested protection.
4. Illustration: The patent for utility model must have attached drawings.
5. Description abstract: Clearly reflect the technical problem to be solved by the invention, the key points and main uses of the technical scheme to solve this problem.
Matters needing attention
In the whole application process, the applicant's main job is to prepare the application materials. In the examination stage, the examiner will examine whether the client belongs to the scope of patent protection for utility models. At this time, the applicant needs to solve the questions raised by the examiner. If you don't handle it well, you will face the risk of application failure. Moreover, passing the application and examination stages does not mean that you can sit back and relax. In the authorization stage, the applicant also needs to pay the patent registration fee, annual fee and other fees. Therefore, Bian Xiao suggested to find a patent agency to handle it for you, try to avoid those possible risks and improve the success rate of the application.