PATENT	UTILIY MODEL
DESIGN	TRADEMARK

◆ Utility Model Application The term of utility model is 10 years from the filing date. We recommend you to select a utility model application, if your device is easy, and you hope to obtain a short term protection for your device. We recommend you to select a patent application, if you hope to obtain a long term protection for your device. Please ask us when you cannot decide which is better for you. A method invention can be protected only by patent but not by utility model.

・What is necessary for filing a Utility Model Application・ When you request SKY PATENT to file a utility model application, please prepare the followings. (1) Outline of device (2) Composition figures of device Please ask us if all documents above are not prepared for filing. If the utility model application has already been filed with the Patent Office in your country, please send us all the application documents filed with the Patent Office.

・Prior-art search・ We recommend you to conduct a prior-art search before filing a utility model application. The application would waste money, if the similar device or inventions to yours are found after filing.

・General Flow chart of Utility Model Application System in Japan・ Please click here for a General Flow chart of Utility Model Application System in Japan.

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