First, design;
Second, query;
Third, application;
Fourth, acceptance;
Review verbs (abbreviation of verb);
6. announcement;
Seven, registration.
The steps of applying for a patent include: submitting a patent application; China National Intellectual Property Administration issued a notice of acceptance; China National Intellectual Property Administration first instance; Announce; Substantive review; Authorization.
Legal basis: Article 26 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), when applying for a patent for invention or utility model, a request, specification, abstract, patent right and other documents shall be submitted. The request shall specify the name of the invention or utility model, the name of the inventor, the name and address of the applicant and other matters.