How long does it take from filing a patent application to obtaining a patent certificate?

How long does it take from filing a patent application to obtaining a patent certificate? After a citizen invents a patent, he can apply for a patent, and the patent will be authorized only after it is registered with the patent administration department, thus obtaining legal protection. However, if the patent authorization requires the parties to apply, how long will it take from filing the application to obtaining the patent certificate? How long does it take from filing a patent application to obtaining a patent certificate? The time from different patent applications to authorization to obtain patent certificates is different, and the time for authorization of invention patents is the longest. 1. Authorization of a patent for invention If the application for a patent for invention is not found to be rejected after preliminary examination and substantive examination, the Patent Office will make an authorization decision, issue a patent certificate, and register and announce it. It takes about 3-5 years for an invention patent to be applied for and authorized. 2. Authorization of a patent for utility model If the application for a patent for utility model is not found to be rejected after preliminary examination, the Patent Office will make an authorization decision, issue a patent certificate, and register and announce it. It takes about 6 ~ 10 months to grant the utility model patent. 3. Authorization of design patent If the application for a patent for design is rejected after preliminary examination, the Patent Office shall make an authorization decision, issue a patent certificate, and register and announce it. It takes about 6 ~ 8 months from application to authorization of design patent. What documents do I need to apply for a patent? The legal documents submitted when applying for a patent must be in written form and filled in according to the prescribed unified format. To apply for different types of patents, you need to prepare different documents. (1) To apply for a patent for invention, the application documents shall include: the request for a patent for invention, the specification (with the attached drawings of the specification when necessary), the patent claim, the abstract and the attached drawings (with the attached drawings of the specification) in duplicate. (2) To apply for a patent for utility model, the application documents shall include: the request for a patent for utility model, the specification, the appended drawings of the specification, the patent claim, the abstract and the appended drawings in duplicate. (3) Where an application for a design is filed, the application documents shall include: a request for a patent for design, and a picture or photograph in duplicate. If color protection is needed, a color and a black-and-white picture or photo shall also be submitted. If it is necessary to explain the pictures or photographs, a brief description of the design shall be submitted in duplicate. (4) Where a company applies for a patent, the application documents shall include a copy of the business license of the enterprise as a legal person and the organization code certificate (with official seal) in duplicate, and the inventor's ID number shall also be submitted in duplicate. Address, postal code, telephone number and other means of communication. (5) Where an individual applies for a patent, the application documents shall include two copies of the identity cards of the applicant and the inventor, and the address, postal code and telephone number of the application shall also be submitted. How long does it take from filing a patent application to obtaining a patent certificate? We are here to answer this question for you. If you want to apply for a patent, please contact our online customer service or call Bajie Intellectual Property National Free Service Hotline. We have many years of professional intellectual property agency experience, first-class business team and the concept of serving customers wholeheartedly, which will definitely help you apply smoothly.