THE UTILITY MODEL is an invention that provides to machines or parts thereof, tools tools or objects of use in general, special effectiveness or ease of application or use. Lasts for years 10; when filing taxes are paid for the first 5 years at the end of the 1st five years we will alert you in time.
FAQ
THE UTILITY MODEL 'E' RECOGNIZED IN ALL STATES?
Do Not, in many foreign countries is recognized only the patent for invention, then the model itself is used as the resulting patent validity.
WHY 'DEPOSIT A UTILITY MODEL'?
The utility model is deposited to protect those objects (no proceedings) representing a modification of existing objects, involving greater usefulness or ease of use in the object itself.
The MODEL ORNAMENTAL AND / OR DESIGN is an invention that provides for industrial products a special ornament thanks to a particular shape or combination of lines, colors and other elements. Lasts for years 25; when filing taxes are paid for the first 5 years at the end of the successive five-year periods we will alert you in time.
FAQ
MANY MODELS CAN BE PROTECTED WITH A SINGLE QUESTION ITALIAN?
With a single question (only tax) you can request the registration of several designs and / or models provided they belong to the same family.
MANY MODELS CAN BE PROTECTED WITH A SINGLE APPLICATION OF COMMUNITY??
With a single question (but with multiple taxes) you can request the registration of several designs and / or models provided they belong to the same family.
THE MODEL AND ORNAMENTAL 'RECOGNIZED IN ALL STATES?
You can deposit ornamental models abroad joining WIPO International Agreement http://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/treaties/en/documents/pdf/hague.pdf or in any other state Estero.