A utility model is a new and industrially applicable technical solution relating to an object that has a durable form or a set of parts having a durable form. A protection right, limited as to the term and specific territory, may be granted for such a solution.
From the above definition, it stands to reason that in Poland only “mechanical solutions” with a durable form may be considered utility models, whereas methods, procedures, electronic circuits, chemical compounds, pharmaceuticals and other substances cannot be protected under that category.
Protection rights for utility models are granted by national Patent Offices, including the Polish Patent Office. These rights are granted for a maximum of 10 years.
We provide our Clients with comprehensive advice and consultations which prove to be helpful in obtaining protection rights, and we offer services of:
- prior art searches for a given solution,
- developing a protection strategy,
- preparing descriptions and claims of utility model applications, as well as relevant documentation,
- prosecuting the case before the Patent Office, and
- supervising deadlines for the extension of protection.
Regarding the filing of national applications in other countries, we have formed alliances over the years with time-proven foreign patent attorney offices that we trust can assist you properly and efficiently.