Utility model patent is one of the three types of patent (utility model for invention and design), utility model refers to the shape, structure of the product or the combination of the new technical scheme suitable for use. In the patent Law, the requirement for the creativity and technical level of utility models is lower than that of invention patents, but the practical value is great. Patent definition: Some countries protect utility models in invention patents. In addition, in some countries, utility models are listed as the first type of patent protection. The reason why the state protects utility models is to create low-cost gizmo, short and faster development cycle to meet the needs of economic development. Scope of application: The utility model patent refers to the shape of the product, which refers to the definite spatial shape that can be observed, and the product without a definite shape, such as gaseous, liquid, powdered, granular substances or materials, whose shape cannot be used as the shape feature of the utility model product. Main features: First, the utility model patent only protects the product, the product should be manufactured by industrial methods, occupy a certain space of the entity, all the relevant methods (including the use of the product) and the natural existence of goods without artificial manufacturing do not belong to the protection of the utility model patent object. Second, the creative requirements for utility models are not too high, and the practicability is strong and the practical value is great. The third is to adopt simplified approval procedures, fast authorization, short protection period and low fee standards in the examination and approval of patent rights. Patent term: The term of the patent right for utility models shall be 10 years, counted from the date of application. Exclusivity: also known as "possessiveness" The so-called exclusivity refers to the possessiveness of the patentee's right to manufacture, use, sale and import and export of his or her invention, otherwise, it is a patent infringement. Territoriality: A patent granted by a country in accordance with the basic national patent law is only valid within the scope of the law of that country and has no binding force on other countries. Timeliness: the patent right granted by the law to the patentee's invention and creation is only valid within the time prescribed by the law. After the expiration of the time limit, the invention and creation originally protected by the law becomes the public wealth of the society, and any unit or individual can use it free of charge. Term: The term of protection of invention patents, utility model patents and design patents stipulated in the current patent law of China is 20 years, 10 years and 10 years respectively from the date of application.