Filing a Utility Model application

Patentable subjects: any new technical solution relating to the shape, the structure, or their combination of a product.

Documents for filing a Utility Model:

description; claims;  abstract; drawings for specification;

Power of attorney (duly executed by applicant) ;

Certified priority documents, if the priority is claimed;

Assignment for priority right, if any.

Language: Chinese

Procedure:

Filing an application for Utility Model;

Preliminary examination (about 6~10 months from filing date);

Granting stage.

Patent right duration: 10 years