Candy Ky Chen

Candy Ky Chen

October 01, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Let's Not Forget Utility Model Patents

Utility model patents are a little-known and seldom-used tool that is perfect for extending intellectual property protection abroad. With low cost, a fast grant and reduced inventiveness requirement, they can often fill the void between product release and grant of invention patents. But be aware that there are many local nuances.

By Keith Taboada and Candy KY Chen

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