– Same as for “Patents of Invention“.

– Same as for “Patents of Invention“.

Definition: utility model patents are granted to protect any new form, configuration or disposition of elements of any artifact, tool, instrument, mechanism or other object (or part thereof), which would allow an improved or different operation, utilization or manufacturing of an incorporated object in turn giving it some novel use, advantage or technical effect. 

Not protectable: utility model protection is not available for procedures and subjects excluded from protection under a patent of invention. Similarly, sculptures, architectonic works, paintings, engravings, stampings or any other purely aesthetic object are not eligible for utility model protection merely because an assertion of novelty, differentiating it from the original patent, has been made. Nor will procedures, processes, and models be granted utility model protection on the mere assertion of novelty. 

Duration: ten years, starting from the date of application.

Annuities: payable.

Application of patent laws: in addition to the above-mentioned regulations, all other dispositions pertaining to patents shall also apply to utility models.