Utility model applications

In some cases it may make sense to prefer a utility model to a patent.

Patent protection

The "small patent

Utility models, like patents, protect technical innovations. However, there are some differences between the two protective rights. A utility model, for example, has a term of 10 instead of 20 years and is not examined by the patent office.

Furthermore, a utility model is registered within a few weeks. The granting of a patent, on the other hand, extends over several years. It may therefore make sense to prefer a utility model application in some cases.

Protection after
a short time

The Patent and Trade Mark Office only checks the formal requirements. Therefore, a utility model is registered within a few weeks.

Subject
Examination

If the legal requirements are not met, third parties may attack your property right. We will check your project in advance if you wish.

Duration of protection
of 10 years

With the utility model application, your innovation is protected for 10 years. You enjoy the exclusive rights of use during the entire term.

Thomas Peppmeier

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Thomas Peppmeier

Patent attorney

M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering

thomas.peppmeier@noventive.com

+49 89 2080 489 40

+49 89 2555 280 609

Munich

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Utility model protection

Utility model application

Within a very short time, we register your utility model and thus ensure the protection of your innovation.

Utility model application

Utility model search

Upon request, our attorneys will search the relevant registers to determine whether your utility model is legally valid.

Utility model search

Utility model infringement

If there is an infringement of your utility model, we will advise you on how to proceed and enforce your rights.

Utility model infringement

Cancellation of utility model

It is possible to request cancellation of a utility model of your competitor if it does not fulfil the legal requirements.

Cancellation of utility model