Utility Patent in China
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Steps for Utility Patent Registration in China
Patentability Assessment
Evaluate whether your invention meets CNIPA’s standards for novelty, practical utility, and industrial applicability.
Preparation of Application
Prepare a detailed utility model application, including claims, description, abstract, and necessary drawings.
Filing of Application
Submit the application to CNIPA through an authorized patent attorney or via the official CNIPA system.
Formality Examination
CNIPA reviews the application for formal compliance. Utility patents in China skip substantive examination.
Grant and Publication
If accepted, the utility patent is granted and published in the official gazette, providing protection from the filing date.
Issuance of Registration Certificate
The official utility model patent certificate is issued by CNIPA, granting rights typically for 10 years from filing date.
Annual Maintenance Fees
Maintain patent validity by paying yearly maintenance fees. Failure to pay leads to expiration of rights.
A Utility Patent in China protects new technical solutions relating to the shape or structure of a product, offering faster and cost-effective protection.
Typically, the CNIPA grants utility model patents within 6 to 12 months as no substantive examination is required — ideal for rapidly evolving products or markets.
We handle your entire China patent journey — from eligibility analysis and drafting to filing and renewal — ensuring your innovations are protected across mainland China.
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Utility Patent Registration in China Start Smart, Protect Innovation
China is one of the largest markets in the world for innovation and product manufacturing. Registering a utility patent (also called a utility model patent) in China offers protection for new technical solutions related to the shape or structure of a product. It’s an ideal option for incremental inventions with shorter commercialization cycles. We help clients navigate the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) system to register their utility models smoothly and efficiently.
✅ Frequently Asked Questions
• Novel (not publicly known or used before filing)
• Inventive (must have some technical improvement)
• Useful (can be manufactured and used)
• Expert guidance on patent strategy in China
• Collaboration with licensed Chinese agents
• Fast and accurate application preparation
• Ongoing support for renewals and enforcement
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