Raimey,

Gebrauchsmuster & Gebrauchsmusterschutz both mean the same...

The Gebrauchsmuster is an unexamined property right. Novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability are not examined in the registration procedure. This makes Gebrauchsmuster Schutz (protection) easier, faster and less expensive to obtain than patent protection.
However, there is also a greater risk that the utility model will be attacked and possibly cancelled. In cancellation or infringement proceedings, the substantive requirements for effective utility model protection, such as novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability, are subsequently examined.

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Wolfgang

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