In brief: Utility model DE 20 2021 105 495 protects the specific composition and functionality of the HATOCH pH7 Stick with the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA). A utility model is a so-called "small patent" - registered faster than a patent, with comparable protective effect for technical inventions.
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What is a utility model?
A utility model is a registered protective right for technical inventions, granted by the German Patent and Trademark Office. Unlike a patent, the utility model is not examined for content by the office before registration - the procedure is therefore much faster. The protection period is up to 10 years.
Why a utility model instead of a patent?
For many technical innovations - especially in the area of processes and compositions - the utility model offers a practical, faster way to protect one's own development, without the often years-long examination period of a patent procedure.
What this means for you as a customer
The registration as a utility model is proof that the composition of the HATOCH pH7 Stick is an independent technical development - not an interchangeable standard product, but the result of targeted research from the practice of building cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does Utility Model DE 20 2021 105 495 mean?
It is the official registration number of the utility model registered with the DPMA, which protects the technical composition of the HATOCH pH7 Stick.
Is a utility model the same as a patent?
Not quite. A utility model is registered faster than a patent without a prior content examination, but offers comparable protection for technical inventions with a term of up to 10 years.
Why is "utility model protected" used instead of "patented"?
Because it is legally a registered utility model, not a patent. The precise designation avoids misleading information.