New requirement of absolute (international) novelty, although the lower inventive step level with respect to patents is maintained.
Extension of the subject matter that may be protected to chemical (not pharmaceutical or biological) products.
The owner of a utility model must obtain a search report from the SPTO before bringing a lawsuit against an infringer.
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