1, to determine whether the invention belongs to patentable content;
2, determine the invention content can apply for what kind of patent type (invention, utility model, design).
Steps and procedures to be followed in applying for Shanghai patent
The best steps to apply for a patent
Patent application is a legal procedure. If the inventor applying for a patent wants to obtain a patent right quickly and stably and obtain legal protection, he must provide detailed technical information necessary for writing patent documents as required. Detailed technical data include the purpose of invention and creation, the comparison between old and new technologies, the main technical features, the specific scheme to realize the purpose of invention and creation, and the attached drawings that can explain the purpose of invention and creation.
Determination of patent application scheme
On the basis of understanding the invention and creation, we will make a preliminary judgment on the prospect of patent application. For those who have little possibility of patent authorization, we will advise the applicant to withdraw the application.
Patent application needs technical disclosure.
1, the applicant provides background information about the invention or searches for relevant content;
2. The applicant introduced the contents of the invention in detail.
Patent application preparation application documents
1, writing patent application documents;
2. Make application documents;
3. Submit a patent application and obtain a patent application number.
Steps and procedures to be followed in applying for Shanghai patent
Shanghai patent application examination stage
The Chinese Patent Office examines the patent application documents, and in the process of examination, the patent applicant shall make patent corrections, reply and changes.
Matters needing attention
The term of invention patent right is 20 years, and the term of utility model patent right and design patent right is 10 years, counting from the date of application.