6 According to the R.O.C. Patent Act, which of the following statements regarding the utility model
patent is not correct?
(A) A utility model patent means the creation made in respect of the shape, pattern, color, or any
combination thereof, of an article as a whole or in part by visual appeal.
(B) A utility model patent shall not be granted if it is contrary to public order or morality.
(C) The term of a utility model patent shall expire after a period of ten (10) years starting from the
filing date.
(D) When exercising a utility model patent, the patentee shall not make a warning without presenting
the technical evaluation report of utility model patent.