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second-tier patent

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A quick definition of second-tier patent:

A second-tier patent, also known as a utility model, is a type of patent registration that provides patent-like rights in some countries. Unlike regular patents, utility models usually have a shorter term and require little or no search. They are only available for machines and not for chemicals. Utility models are not offered in the United States or Great Britain, but are available in many European countries and Japan.

A more thorough explanation:

A second-tier patent, also known as a utility model, is a type of patent registration system that grants patent-like rights in some countries. Unlike regular patents, utility models have a shorter term and require little or no search. They are only available for machines and not for chemicals.

For example, in Japan and many European countries like Germany and France, inventors can apply for a utility model patent to protect their inventions. These patents are often used for small inventions or improvements to existing products.

One advantage of a utility model is that it can be granted more quickly than a regular patent, which can take several years to obtain. However, the protection offered by a utility model may not be as strong as a regular patent, and it may be easier for competitors to challenge the validity of the patent.

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Dkk
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I want to meet an attorney that defends clients who run into flat earth problems. I want an attorney that knows and believes in flat earth theory.
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i want a flat earther for president. i want a guy who posts on 4chan for president. i want someone who mogs for president.
Dkk
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Exactly. My version of that awful poem.
Dkk
19:19
I can accept a president with maybe one or two of the poems traits hut good God, all of them??? No ty.
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president who respects sex is crazy
windyMagician
19:20
we had bill clinton already
Dkk
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Bill Clinton, first and last black president
windyMagician
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I want to go running but my leg feels weird
windyMagician
19:23
it doesn't hurt its just tingly
Dkk
19:26
It needs more alcohol. You tingle when your nerves need watering.
19:27
try stretching it maybe to see what's up
windyMagician
19:27
stretches make me think it's just soreness
windyMagician
19:27
I'm sober lol
Dkk
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nope dk
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Calvinamala Harris
jackfrost11770
23:16
should i start using letterboxed again
Dkk
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Dkk
23:48
@chickenburgahfart: I would do that in the Army if really desperate for food or if I had to work through lunch. One of the few fast food places I go to.
bk so slept on
Dkk
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I will take In N Out everyday over it when I can though.
texaslawhopefully
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In N Out is not only the best fast food place, but the prices too are fantastic
Dkk
1:27
Indeed, indeed.
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