A utility model is a patent-like intellectual property right to protect inventions.[1] This type of right is available in many countries but, notably, not in the United States, United Kingdom or Canada.[1][2] Although a utility model is similar to a patent, it is generally cheaper to obtain and maintain, has a shorter term (generally 6 to 15 years), shorter grant lag, and less stringent patentability requirements.[1][3] In some countries, it is only available for inventions in certain fields of technology and/or only for products.[1] Utility models can be described as second-class patents https://tinyurl.com/yamymx2v


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