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utility model

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A quick definition of utility model:

A utility model is a type of patent that gives inventors exclusive rights to their invention in some countries for a shorter period of time than a regular patent. Unlike patents, utility models usually require little or no search and are only available for machines, not chemicals. They are also known as petty patents, second-tier patents, small inventions, or Gebrauchsmuster in German.

A more thorough explanation:

A utility model is a type of patent registration system that provides patent-like rights in some countries. It is usually granted for a shorter term than a regular patent and requires little or no search. Utility-model patents are not available in the U.S. or Great Britain, but are offered in Japan and many European countries, including Germany and France. They are only available for machines and not for chemicals.

  • In Germany, a company can apply for a utility model for a new type of machine that they have invented. This will give them exclusive rights to produce and sell that machine for a certain period of time.
  • In Japan, an individual can apply for a utility model for a new tool that they have created. This will give them the right to prevent others from making, using, or selling that tool for a certain period of time.

These examples illustrate how a utility model can provide patent-like protection for inventions, but with less stringent requirements than a regular patent. This can be useful for inventors who have created something new and useful, but may not have the resources to go through a full patent application process.

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babycat
15:48
just my opinion but grade inflation is probably more of an undergrad thing since law school grades tend to be on a curve
shaquilleoatmeal
15:49
Leaving the office just now and this chic is blasting glorilla in the elevator...doesn't match our work location vibe lmao
shaquilleoatmeal
15:49
shits gonna be stuck in my head all night now
glovediedthisishismom
15:50
northwestern has a dude with a murder charge in their class this year dont they
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
what^^
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
no way
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:50
2 next year
glovediedthisishismom
15:50
google it shaq some dude got his degree in prison and is now at nw
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:50
Bro is studying to beat the charges
shaquilleoatmeal
15:52
While representing himself in court, McKinley's sentence was reduced from 100 years to 25, a sentence he served in full. While still incarcerated, he took the LSAT, or Law School Admission Test, and applied to law school - no shit, thats impressive how much he lowered his sentence being pro say
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:52
@HopefullyInLawSchool: that made me lol
babycat
15:52
there was a convicted rapist admitted to some southern law school not too long ago
shaquilleoatmeal
15:53
smh
glovediedthisishismom
15:53
fun fact gangs specifically have all their shooters be 12-16 year olds so they can go to juvee and get their charges sealed like nothing happened
shaquilleoatmeal
15:56
yo, what should i pick up for dinner?? Cava or Sweetgreen
glovediedthisishismom
15:56
sweetgreen
glovediedthisishismom
15:56
i wish i had one close to me
babycat
15:56
shaq how did your date with Uber girl go?
soyalmondoatmilk
15:57
OMG I LOVE SWEETGREEN
shaquilleoatmeal
15:57
lmaooo oh man i gotta find a way to make a long story short - sg it is ! What do you guys usually get? I'm tired of my same old same old
soyalmondoatmilk
15:57
i love the harvest bowl
soyalmondoatmilk
15:57
their salmon is good too
shaquilleoatmeal
15:58
@babycat: you gonna be on later tonight? i gotta get home, shower, and then I can hop back on and give you the break down lmao
shaquilleoatmeal
15:58
i dont know how much i trust salmon from quick take out spots so i've never tried it there. Harvest bowl is OG and always good for when you need a quick decision
soyalmondoatmilk
15:59
that's so fair. i love their roasted sweet potatoes and spicy cashew dressing--highly recommend
babycat
16:00
@shaquilleoatmeal: I’ll stop by just for you. I gotta grind out some of my last essays tn.
shaquilleoatmeal
16:02
@soyalmondoatmilk: im weak af, can't handle that spicy cashew lmao
shaquilleoatmeal
16:03
@babycat: 😘 see you in a bit, grind out those essays before you hop back on
shaquilleoatmeal
16:04
appreciate the non wink since you didn't appreciate it them then lol
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