This piece examines how utility models can offer MSMEs a faster and cheaper alternative to patents for protecting incremental innovations. It highlights why such a system could boost competitiveness ...

This is an Insight article, written by a selected contributor as part of WTR's co-published content. Read more on Insight Utility model patents are not a special type of patent in China, since ...

You never know when you will have an unexpected need that could be easily addressed if you just knew where to go or what to use. My curiosity has often been rewarded by walking down the aisle less ...

Recently, the Nigerian Patent Registry unexpectedly directed applicants whose patent applications failed short of the relevant requirements to file the applications as utility models patents. The move ...

“Starting in 2017, the China National Intellectual Property Administration began giving utility model applications increased scrutiny during the formal examination stage. This ramped up in 2018, and ...

Our March issue includes the second part of the annual IP STARS rankings, listing the top firms for patent work worldwide. In addition, we take a look at a couple of topical issues: PTAB trends in the ...

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Filing a utility model application for an invention can be a quick way to obtain patent rights in Taiwan. A utility model application will mature into a registration with a duration of 10 years from ...

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“The notion of patent-eligible subject matter applies only to utility patents. As a result, the enforcement of design patents avoids this potential area of dispute and attendant risk of invalidation, ...