The utility certificate, a "lightweight patent

You are the author of technical creations, or you are in charge of a company or department that produces technical creations.

You have an invention that you're not sure justifies patenting. You're looking for a lighter tool that will still enable you to protect it.

You've heard of a certificate of utility, but you're not sure what it is or how it works.

In this fact sheet, we'll look at what a utility certificate is, how it differs from a patent, and what bridges exist between the two.