UTILITY MODELS
The
application for grant a utility model patent must relate to one utility model
only or to a group of utility models so linked as to form a single general
creative concept (unity of utility model requirement).
- The required
documents for filing a utility model application are as follows:
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name(s) and address(es) of
the author(s) together with the place(s) of residence;
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description, disclosing the
claimed utility model in sufficient detail for it to be made;
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one or more claims defining
the subject matter of the utility model and fully supported by the description;
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drawings;
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abstract;
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Russian translation of the
description, claims and abstract;
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power of attorney (simply
signed).;
The time period from filing to obtaining a utility
model patent/registration will constitute 3-6 months.
The term of utility model patent is 5 years. A renewal
is allowed for the next 3 years.
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