How should Shenzhen enterprises choose patent types when applying for patents?

As we all know, there are three kinds of patent applications: invention patent, utility model patent and design patent. However, general companies will choose between invention patents and utility models when applying for patents. So what are the characteristics of invention patents and utility model patents respectively? How should Shenzhen enterprises choose patent types when applying for patents? Let me give you a brief explanation, hoping to help enterprises apply for patents. How should Shenzhen enterprises choose patent types when applying for patents? Enterprises can apply for invention patents and utility model patents at the same time. Article 9 of the Patent Law stipulates that if the same applicant submits an application for a patent for utility model and an application for a patent for invention at the same time on the same day, the patent right for utility model obtained first has not been terminated, and the applicant abandons the patent right for utility model, the invention patent right may be granted. If the applicant submits an application for a patent for utility model and an application for a patent for invention on the same day, the applicant can obtain a patent for utility model in a short time, so that his invention can be protected as soon as possible; If an application for a patent for invention can be granted a patent for invention after substantive examination, the applicant should make a choice. If the patent right of utility model obtained in advance is abandoned and the invention patent right is obtained, then the applicant can obtain a more stable patent right and a longer protection time. What are the characteristics of invention patents? 1. Long protection period of invention patent: 20 years. 2. An application for a patent for invention requires preliminary examination and substantive examination, and the patent right can only be obtained after the substantive examination is qualified. 3. The examination time of the invention patent application is long and the authorization is slow. What are the characteristics of utility model patents? 1. The protection period of utility model patent is short: the protection period is 10 year. 2, the application for a patent for utility model only for preliminary examination, not substantive examination, preliminary examination qualified can get the patent right. 3. The patent application for utility model is granted quickly, usually within 12 months or even less. How do Shenzhen enterprises choose patent types when applying for patents? We are here to answer this question for you. If you have more questions about patent application, you can continue to pay attention to Bajie Intellectual Property or contact us by phone.