How to Obtain a Patent for a Utility Model
NEVA-PATENT offers its services in the field of utility model patenting:
- conducting patent research to identify the existing level of prior art in the field of the proposed utility model;
- preparation and filing of the utility model application.
Upon submission of a utility model application to Rospatent, an examination is conducted to verify the presence of all required documents under current legislation, their compliance with formal requirements (including the description, utility model claims, etc.), and adherence to the unity requirement of the utility model. It is also verified whether the claimed solution qualifies as a technical solution eligible for protection as a utility model.
Unlike patents for inventions, utility model applications are not examined for compliance with the criteria of novelty and inventive step. Therefore, if the application includes all required documents and they are properly formatted in accordance with the Administrative Regulation, a decision to grant the utility model patent is issued.
Based on the examination results, the utility model is entered into the State Register of Inventions and Utility Models, and a patent is issued.
During the examination process and until a decision to grant the utility model patent is issued, our patent attorneys manage the procedural handling of the application.
We also provide a full range of services to maintain the validity of the utility model patent through the payment of annual patent fees.
Documents required for filing a utility model patent application by a Russian applicant:
- full and exact name of the applicant (individual or legal entity);
- legal address of the applicant and mailing address for correspondence;
- full names and residential addresses of the authors of the utility model;
- brief description of the utility model;
- drawings;
- power of attorney in the name of the patent attorney, signed by the applicant (notarization and legalization are not required).
Our Service Fees
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Service / Work Stage |
Service Fee for Russian Applicants |
State Fee |
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Patent search
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from 60,000 RUB per object (copies of identified documents and a search report are provided) (cost depends on the complexity of the object; required depth and breadth of search; scope of work) |
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Preparation and filing of utility model application
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from 60,000 RUB per object (for applicants residing in other regions of Russia, the cost increases based on postal expenses) |
1,400 RUB + 700 RUB for each claim of the utility model exceeding 10 + 2,500 RUB for the decision based on substantive examination results |
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Registration and issuance of the utility model patent in the form of an electronic certificate
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5,000 RUB |
3,000 RUB for utility model registration and publication of patent grant information + 2,000 RUB (for issuing a paper certificate upon the rights holder’s request) |
| Preparation of response to examination request |
from 5,000 RUB |
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| Consultation with a specialist from the Department of Legal Protection of Inventions and Utility Models |
from 2,500 RUB per hour (on-site – 3,500 RUB per hour) |
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| Consultation with a patent attorney |
from 5,000 RUB per hour (on-site – 6,000 RUB per hour) |
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