I want to apply for a software patent. When is the right time to apply?

First, in terms of time, after the software requirements are determined, we can consider applying for software patents in the process of software development. Many enterprises only consider applying after the products are made. In fact, mature Internet companies at home and abroad put patents first and products last.

Second, outsourcing and writing legal documents such as patents are very troublesome for non-patent practitioners, and the subsequent submission process and maintenance process are also very troublesome. Therefore, it is suggested that enterprises should not try to let technicians with little knowledge write patents, and what they write is worthless and can only waste costs. A better way is to entrust it to an intellectual property company with a good reputation, such as (Xinlekang Intellectual Property).

Judging from the current development at home and abroad, Europe, America, Japan and other countries have successively revised their patent laws to facilitate software patent applications. I believe that the relevant laws in China will also be revised in the near future.