Utility Model
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The utility model is very similar to a patent, your requirements are less stringent and is commonly granted in minor innovations.
Innovations in tools, working instruments, utensils, devices or well-known objects that are provided to a practical work will be protected by the utility model
Mechanical innovations, improvement of a process or adaptations of a product that has already been patented.
It has a duration of 10 years.
This term is non-extendable.
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To obtain a utility model under the utility model act, it has to be:
- New to national level and having Industrial character.
- Will not be hindrance which lacks inventive activity known or reported in the outside.
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- Utility model law (Patents Act – Title III, art. 56)
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