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China Utility Model Patent
Utility models may complement an invention strategy, but eligibility and enforceability considerations should be reviewed for the specific product.
Discuss this matter
Not every technology qualifies, and filing strategy should account for priority, disclosure and any parallel invention application.
Typical standard scope
A China filing route for eligible product-shape or structural technical solutions.
- 01Eligibility and route review
- 02Standard drafting/translation scope confirmation
- 03Application and drawing preparation
- 04Filing and receipt reporting
- 05Deadline coordination
Information to prepare
Start with identifying information, then share material safely.
- Applicant and inventor details
- Product structure and drawings
- Priority information
- Known disclosures
- Related filings
Representative fee
$500for foreign applicants; no official-fee reductionChinese government fees are included only within the stated standard scope. If classification, document length, evidence, urgency, or later work changes the scope, the written proposal controls.
How the matter proceeds
Every step leaves a clear owner and deadline.
- 01
Confirm the matter and deadline
- 02
Complete conflict and confidentiality steps
- 03
Agree on scope, fees, and the contracting entity
- 04
Perform the work and report the next deadline
Common questions
China Utility Model Patent
Does the displayed price use an official-fee reduction?+
No. This international website quotes foreign applicants on the standard non-reduced official-fee basis.
What document scope is included in the representative fee?+
Up to 10 claims and 30 total pages of the specification and drawings. Additional claims are $50 each, and additional pages are $30 each.
Can we file invention and utility model together?+
In some strategies, yes, subject to specific filing and later rights-management requirements.
Is grant guaranteed?+
No.