Article 2 Where the following units and individuals apply to the China National Intellectual Property Administration Patent Office for invention patents, utility model patents and foreign invention patents, they may apply to the Municipal Intellectual Property Office for patent application funding:
(a) the party and government organs in our city and enterprises, institutions and social organizations registered in our city;
(two) individuals with permanent residence in our city and working and studying in our city;
(3) Individuals who work in our city and hold the Residence Permit for Talents in Shenzhen or the Residence Permit for Overseas Students to Work in Shenzhen;
(four) students studying in full-time colleges and universities in our city;
(5) Shenzhen students studying in full-time universities in the Mainland.
Other personnel who work, study and hold the Temporary Residence Permit for Labor Service in Shenzhen Special Economic Zone and the Temporary Residence Permit for Non-Labor Service in Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, whose invention patents and utility model patents are of great significance to the economic development of our city, may also apply for funding in accordance with these measures.
Article 3 The patent application funds shall be paid from the special funds of the municipal finance for scientific and technological development.
Article 4 The scope of use of patent application grant funds:
(a) to apply for a patent for invention and utility model to the China National Intellectual Property Administration Patent Office and to apply for a patent for invention abroad;
(2) Units and individuals whose patented products have produced great economic or social benefits.