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Balancing Act: Evaluating Utility Models in IP
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Sajid Sheikh
Assistant Professor (Law) at Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, India
Abstract
Utility models work independently as well as complementary to patents. It benefits SMEs and encourages sharing of knowledge. Its advantages include cost-effectiveness, faster application processing, and promotion of incremental innovations. However, it is not without limitations, such as a narrower scope of protection, reduced commercial value, weaker enforcement, and jurisdictional restrictions. This article analyses the pros and cons of the utility model system and aims to help inventors in evaluating their needs and requirements to effectively protect their innovations.
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Research Paper
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International Journal of Law Management and Humanities, Volume 6, Issue 6, Page 587 - 597
DOI: https://doij.org/10.10000/IJLMH.116164Creative Commons
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