The utility model is one of the rights granted to owners of inventions that are industrially applicable and novel worldwide.
Unlike patent registration, the utility model is both speedier and more cost-effective in Turkey. It also has the function of encouraging small and medium sized companies to invent more and demand protection.
Differences Between Patent And Utility Model
Protection Term ( Utility model protections cover ten years and patent’s twenty years)
Required Documents for Utility Model Application
- Application petition
- Description of the invention
- Claims of the invention (technical properties to be protected)
- Technical drawings of the invention
- Summary of the invention
Who Can Apply for a Utility Model?
- A utility model can be applied by individuals or legal entities.
- A utility model can be applied as a joint application by persons or legal entities.
- The owner of the application or the invention is expressly indicated on the application.
Use of Patent Attorneys for Applying a Utility Model in Turkey
Utility model applications cover a period of one year according to the nature of the application. An application's novelty research, application process and follow-up work require a serious knowledge, experience and infrastructure. It is important that the application is made by registered persons who are registered in the register of professional attorneyship so that you will not suffer from serious losses of rights. Thus you may register via Sistem Patent that works with professional patent attorneys in Turkey.
Utility Model Application in Turkey
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