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What is a utility model patent? How to apply for a utility model patent?

Measures for applying for utility model patents: The parties concerned shall submit a request, description and abstract, claims and other documents in accordance with the law. After preliminary examination by the Trademark Office, if it is confirmed that the patent meets the authorization conditions, the corresponding patent certificate can be issued, registered and announced at the same time.

Article 26 of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China

To apply for a patent for invention or utility model, a request, description, abstract and claims shall be submitted.

The request shall state the name of the invention or utility model, the name of the inventor, the name and address of the applicant, and other matters.

The description should give a clear and complete description of the invention or utility model, and should be able to be realized by a person skilled in the technical field. Have drawings if necessary. The technical key points of the invention or utility model should be briefly described.

The claims should be based on the description and clearly and briefly define the scope of patent protection.

Article 40 of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China

If an application for a utility model or design patent is rejected after preliminary examination, the patent administration department of the State Council shall make a grant decision For decisions on utility model or design patents, corresponding patent certificates will be issued, and registration and announcement will be made at the same time. Utility model patent rights and design patent rights take effect from the date of announcement.