- Term of protection10 years
- ProcessFaster than a patent
- Application feeFrom 3.430 ₺
Prepared by: Teescil Intellectual Property Consultancy TeamLast updated:
A utility model is an industrial property right designed to protect new, industrially applicable inventions without requiring an inventive step as demanding as that of a patent. It allows small and medium-sized enterprises in particular to protect improvements to their products or methods quickly and at low cost.
Who is a utility model suitable for?
- Solutions that improve an existing product or method but do not have an inventive step at the level of a patent,
- Products that will reach the market quickly and need fast protection,
- Entrepreneurs who want protection that is more affordable than the cost of a patent.
Difference from a patent
For a utility model, the term of protection is 10 years; for a patent, it is 20 years. The examination process for a utility model application is generally shorter. Together with a preliminary assessment, we determine which right is more suitable for your invention. For the Office's official fee and application information in our Knowledge Base .
Scope of Service
Choosing the right type of protection
We decide together whether a patent or a utility model suits your invention better.
Claims preparation
We draft the claims that determine the scope of protection with legal rigor.
Follow-up and response
We respond to Office opinions within the deadline and report the outcome.
How Does the Process Work?
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Preliminary assessment
The invention is assessed against the utility model requirements.
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Application file
The description, claims and drawings are prepared.
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Application and examination
The application is filed and the Office's examination is followed.
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Registration
The certificate fee is paid and the utility model certificate is issued.
Information and Documents Required for the Application
- Technical information and drawings describing the invention
- Applicant details
- Power of attorney