What's the use of utility model patents?

1. The utility model patent only protects the product, which should be an entity manufactured by industrial methods and occupying a certain space. All related methods (including the use of products) and natural objects that have not been artificially manufactured are not protected by utility model patents.

2. The creativity of the utility model is not too high, but it is practical and has great practical value.

3. In the examination and approval of patent rights, we should simplify the examination and approval procedures, quickly authorize, shorten the protection period and lower the charging standard.

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Conditions for granting a patent for utility model:

1. Novelty: refers to that before the filing date, no identical invention or utility model was published in domestic and foreign publications, used in China or known to the public in other ways, and no identical invention or utility model was filed with the patent administration department of the State Council by others and recorded in the patent application documents published after the filing date.

2. Creativity: Compared with the existing technology before the filing date, the utility model has substantial features and progress.

3. Practicality: It means that the utility model can be manufactured or used and can produce positive effects.

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