How much do you know about the software patent application process? Get to know it!

In the past, people's understanding of intellectual property rights was seriously insufficient, but patent application was a concept that existed a long time ago, and it only became popular rapidly in recent decades. It is a law to protect inventors and a "method" to create an innovative atmosphere.

A, about the software patent application process:

1, software copyright application

Prepare the copyright application form, software design specification, source code, application form (seal), copy of business license (seal) and letter of commitment (seal), submit (post) these materials to the Copyright Bureau for review and payment, and then wait for evidence collection.

2. Test the software.

Then prepare the application form of test and evaluation commission, user manual, software design manual and software package (CD). Submit data to the key laboratory of computer software evaluation, and agree on the test time and method for testing. Then pay after the test is completed, and then wait for the test report.

3. Software product registration

First, fill in the application form online, and attach copies of business license, organization code certificate, software test report and copyright certificate, and submit them to the local software product registration agency for review. After the audit is successful, print the application form (with seal) and submit it to the registration authority for re-audit. After the approval, wait for the issuance of the certificate, and then go to the service hall to get the certificate (for a fee).

Frequently asked questions: Matters needing attention in patent application

Two, about the conditions needed in the process of software patent application:

1, if automatic technology processing is involved.

If the invention patent application is to input a computer program into a well-known computer to form a computer-controlled device or a computer-controlled production method, in this case, the computer program and computer hardware are regarded as a whole, then the well-known computer and computer program together constitute a production device or production method for industrial process control.

2. If it involves the improvement of the internal performance of the computer.

If the subject of an application for a patent for invention relates to a method for improving the internal operation performance of a well-known computer system by using a computer program, since the application for a patent for invention aims at solving technical problems and achieves technical effects by improving the internal operation performance of the well-known computer system, the application for a patent for invention belongs to the object that can be granted patent protection.

The above introduction to the problems related to the software patent application process, it is obvious that the whole application stage is very troublesome, and you need to take your time, because the small partners who have not applied for patents are not very good at it. If you have any questions about the software patent application process, you can go to the intellectual property consultation!

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