Benefits Of Dual Application In China

According to the recent information from the website of the State Council Information Office released on January 15, 2025, the current average examination period for invention patent has been shortened to 15.5 months. People may wonder whether it is still necessary to file dule applications (invention and utility model on the same day). According to our experience, we deem it is still necessary and important to file due applications as a strategy to protect the crucial innovative achievements in China. The benefits of dule filing are listed as follows:

1. Balance of Quick Protection and Long-term Protection

The examination period for utility models is shorter, typically taking 6-10 months to grant, allowing for rapid patent protection. This is suitable for technologies with short life cycles or those that need to be quickly commercialized.