20 18 how to apply for patent fee reduction?

In recent years, the number of patent applications has continued to increase. By the end of 20 17, the number of patent applications has exceeded1040,000, and patent registration is still the first choice for enterprises or individuals to protect patented technology. In order to encourage the protection of intellectual property rights, the state provides a patent fee reduction policy for enterprises or individuals with difficulties in patent application fees. So, how does 20 18 apply for patent fee reduction? 20 18 how to apply for patent fee reduction? 20 18 how to apply for patent fee reduction? If it is really difficult for the applicant or patentee to pay the relevant patent fees, he may apply for deferral in accordance with the standards for deferral fees of China National Intellectual Property Administration Patent Office. Conditions for exemption and reduction of patent application fee: (1) individuals with an average monthly income of less than 3,500 yuan (42,000 yuan a year); (2) Enterprises with an annual taxable income of less than 300,000 yuan; (3) Institutions, social organizations and non-profit scientific research institutions. Note: Where two or more individuals or units are the same patent applicant or patentee, the provisions of the preceding paragraph shall apply respectively. What fees can 20 18 apply for? (1) patent application fee (excluding publication and printing fee and application surcharge) (2) substantive examination fee for invention patent application (3) annual patent fee (annual fee within six years from the year when the patent right is granted) (4) examination fee: 2065438+2008 patent application fee minus 1. If the applicant or the patentee is an individual, he may request an extension of payment of 85% of the application fee and the invention-creation fee. 2. Where the applicant or the patentee is a unit, it may request that 70% of the application fee, examination fee and annual fee for an application for a patent for invention and 60% of the maintenance fee and examination fee for an application for a patent for invention be deferred. 3. Where two or more individuals or individuals and units apply for a patent at the same time, they may request that 70% of the application fee, examination fee and annual fee for an application for a patent for invention and 60% of the maintenance fee and reexamination fee for an application for a patent for invention be deferred. 4, two or more than two * * * units with the patent application, do not slow down the patent fee. 20 18 how to apply for patent fee reduction? We are here to answer this question for you. If you have more questions about patent application, you can continue to pay attention to Bajie Intellectual Property or contact us by phone.