What does it mean to go through the formalities without passing the application for a patent for utility model?
If the application for a patent for utility model fails, it will go through the formalities, that is, submit a reply document to the Patent Office according to the notice of examination opinions, so as to solve the problems pointed out in the examination process. If the application for a patent for utility model is not passed and the handling fee is qualified, it means that you need to submit a reply document to the Patent Office according to the notice of examination opinions, so as to solve the problems pointed out in the examination process and continue to advance your patent application procedure, which is to increase the chances of passing the application and finally obtain the authorization of the patent for utility model. Patent is a legal protection measure to protect inventions, creative and innovative unique technological inventions, product designs or other innovative ideas.