The Utility Model Certificate is a title of protection issued for any “new” and capable of industrial application three-dimensional object with a predetermined shape and form, which provides a solution to a technical problem.
We provide all the necessary services related to the drafting and filing of National utility model applications in Greece and abroad.
With regard to Greece, the procedure for obtaining a Utility Model certificate includes:
- The filing of an application
- A 4-month term from the filing date for any corrections to be made or for providing any missing documents
The exclusive right to a Utility Model is granted for 7 years from the filing of the application. The rights conferred upon the owner of a Utility Model are acquired and remain in effect subject to the payment of the relevant annual renewal fees starting from year 3 onwards.