What documents do I need to apply for a patent?
Regarding the documents to be submitted for patent application, China's patent law stipulates that there are three kinds of inventions that can be protected by patents: inventions, utility models and book designs in foreign patent laws, of which invention patents are the most important. So what documents do you need to apply for a patent? Documents required for patent application: 1. Requests are the basis for determining three types of patent applications for inventions, utility models or designs, and should be carefully selected; It is suggested to use the unified form of patent office. The request shall include the name of the invention or utility model or the name of the product using the design; The name of the inventor or designer, the name and address of the applicant, etc. 2. The specification shall give a clear and complete description of the invention or utility model, which shall be subject to the realization of the technical personnel in the technical field. 3. The patent claim shall state the technical features of the invention or utility model on the basis of the specification, and clearly and concisely state the scope of patent protection. 4. The attached drawings are necessary documents for applying for a patent for utility model. When necessary, the application for a patent for invention shall also submit the attached drawings. The attached drawings shall be drawn with drawing tools and black ink, and shall not be altered or easily erased. 5. Description Summary and Drawings An invention or utility model shall submit a description summary (limited to 300 words) of the application for disclosure, as well as drawings. 6. Pictures or photographs of design When applying for a patent for design, a picture or photograph of the design shall be submitted, with a brief explanation if necessary.