Utility model Availability and names Availability and names

| Country | Type_of_Protection | Maximum_Term | PCT_route_available | Conversion_from_Patent_Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | utility certificate [N/A] | 6 years | No | Yes |
| Georgia | utility model | 8 years | Yes | Yes |
| Germany | utility model | 10 years | Yes | Yes |
| Ghana | utility model | 7 years | Yes | Yes |
| Greece | utility model | 7 years | No | Yes |
| Guatemala | utility model | 10 years | No | Yes |
| Honduras | utility model | 15 years | Yes | unknown |
| Hungary | utility model | 10 years | Yes | Yes |
| Indonesia | Petty Patent/Simple Patent | 10 years | Yes | Yes |
| Ireland | short term patent | 10 years | No | Yes |
| Italy | utility model | 10 years | No | Yes |
| Japan | utility model | 10 – 15 years | Yes | Yes |
| Kazakhstan | utility model | 8 years | Yes | Yes |
| Kenya | utility model | 10 years (From date of registration) | Yes | Yes |