Utility Model Opposition Processes

Once the applicant is filed a utility model application, it is  examined in 3-5 months time.

And if the application is decided to be published on the Patent Bulletin for 3 months, it means the opposition period is also started for the 3rd parties.

The 3rd parties can file the opposition as it is not new  and add evidence documents.

The examiner asks the applicant to file arguements about the opposition or Due to the Law of Protection of Patents , the applicant has a right to file request fort he utility model certificate without filing arguments.

Due to the applicants request, the registration decision has been issued and the certifcate has been prepared.

The opposing party has a right to file a law suit in 2 months time .