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 ...

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 ...

As uncertainty continues to loom over software patents around the world, is the utility model the way to go in the fast-moving industry? This was one topic discussed by panellists at Managing IP’s ...

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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 ...

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 A useful IP asset, the utility model patent costs less to acquire and is ...

CAC requires entity responsibilities for personal data collection by apps. In a dispute case involving infringement of a utility model or design patent, the people’s court may require the plaintiff to ...