What is a Utility Model? Application Process and Protection Conditions
Definition of Utility Model
A utility model is a right granted for new and industrially applicable inventions in Turkey and globally, providing a 10-year period for production and marketing. Unlike patents, the criterion of an inventive step (surpassing the known state of the art) is not required, which allows the process to proceed more quickly.
Conditions for Utility Model Protection
- Novelty: The invention must not have been previously disclosed or used by others in writing or practice.
- Industrial Applicability: The invention must be capable of being produced or used in any field of industry.
Utility Model Protection Duration
The utility model certificate is valid for 10 years from the date of application.
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