Perhaps the most intriguing of these concepts is the utility model. The question "What is a utility model?" is asked not only by companies but by many people, from young to old.

What is the Use of a Utility Model Certificate?

Because the term "utility model" is only just beginning to become widespread in our language, its precise definition may not be fully understood. When asked, "What is a utility model, and what does it do?", most people's answers will be either superficial or incorrect. A utility model is a legal protection granted to inventors who can be applied in industry. This protection, which falls under industrial property rights, is granted to new inventions worldwide. So, what is a utility model certificate? A utility model certificate is a document granted to an inventor by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office, granting legal privileges over the invention.

In our country, there are basically two types of legal protection for inventions. The first is a patent, while the second is a utility model. They differ in scope and operation. allocated patent The terms "patent" and "utility model" are often used interchangeably. The fundamental difference between a patent and a utility model lies in the criteria they must meet. For an invention to be patented, it must meet the criteria of novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability, while for a utility model, meeting the criteria of novelty and industrial applicability is sufficient.

Utility models are preferred because they can be obtained more easily, quickly, and at lower costs than patents. This method, preferred by small and medium-sized businesses, does not impose significant financial burdens on the business. However, patents are not invention While a patent grants the owner the right to use the invention for 20 years, a utility model grants this period to its owner for 10 years. Since the protection period granted by both documents cannot be extended, it is necessary to obtain the most appropriate document, taking into account the duration of use.

How to Obtain a Utility Model Certificate?

Another important question that companies that have made or are in the process of making an invention wonder about is, "How do you obtain a utility model certificate?" Industrial property rights, including utility models, in our country are regulated by Industrial Property Law No. 6769. In accordance with this law, the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office is authorized to issue utility model certificates. Applications submitted to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office are evaluated according to the criteria specified in Article 90 of Industrial Property Law No. 6769. So, how do you apply for a utility model with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office? How do you obtain a utility model certificate after the evaluation?

Applications are first evaluated based on whether they meet the required documentation. Successful inventions are recorded in the patent registry, while applications with missing documentation are granted a two-month extension. The formal examination phase then begins, and the application is evaluated based on the formal requirements. Applications that meet the formal requirements proceed to the next phase, the research phase. Applicants who do not meet the formal requirements are given another two months to complete the necessary procedures.

For applications that meet the formal requirements, a search report must be requested within two months. If the search report is not requested, the inventor will be deemed to have withdrawn their application and will be excluded from consideration. If the inventor fails to pay the search report costs, their application will be excluded from consideration.

Subsequently, a search report prepared by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office is published. Any third-party objections are evaluated. If the objections are deemed appropriate, the patent certificate is issued to the inventor. If this entire process seems complex and cumbersome, it is strongly recommended that you work with a specialist institution. Destek Patent helps you complete the utility model application process in the easiest and most painstaking way possible. Support Patent You can contact us immediately and get the most suitable service for you.