1. After the implementation of the "Measures for Reducing Patent Fees and Payments", the relevant patent application forms have also been adjusted, as detailed on the official website of the State Intellectual Property Office.
2. The fee reduction registration is valid for the current year and needs to be re-filed in the next year. In order to facilitate applicants to go through the filing procedures, the fee reduction filing for the next year can be processed in the last quarter of each year (that is, starting from October 1).
Before the implementation of the new "Measures for Reducing Patent Fees and Payments", companies were required to apply for a mitigation certificate every time they applied for a patent, and the procedures were relatively cumbersome. Moreover, the regulations vary from place to place, causing great trouble for enterprises.
The new "Measures for Reducing Patent Fees and Payments" greatly facilitates corporate applicants and is a direct reflection of the national policy of "simplifying administration and delegating power". At the same time, the new "Patent Fee Reduction Method" has also brought tangible benefits to enterprises. According to our experience, small and medium-sized enterprises generally meet the conditions for payment reduction. Therefore, the new "Patent Fee Reduction Method" will It is applicable to most enterprises in China.