9. Choosing between utility certificates and patents
Little used until now, the utility certificate has been reformed by the Pacte Act, which can, under certain conditions, make it an interesting alternative to the patent.
9.1 What is a utility certificate?
Sometimes referred to as a "petty patent", a utility certificate is an industrial property title issued by the INPI, conferring a monopoly on its owner.
Although they are subject to the same conditions of validity as patents, the main differences between the two titles lie in their duration of protection, and in the procedures for granting them.
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