If so, the patented technology can be licensed. Then the National Bureau of Knowledge will send an authorization notice to the applicant first. Getting the authorization notice means that this technology has become a patent. Just waiting for the patent certificate.
1. Determine the type of patent application according to its characteristics: According to the provisions of China's patent law, patents can be divided into three types: invention patents, utility model patents and design patents. A. Invention as mentioned in the patent law refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement. B. The term "utility model" as mentioned in the Patent Law refers to a new technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products, which is suitable for practical use. C the term "design" as mentioned in the patent law refers to a new design that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or combination of products and the combination of color, shape and pattern. Considering the characteristics of our products and the difficulty and cost of applying for a patent, it is suggested to apply for a patent for utility model invention.
2. Patent writing: In order to avoid the conflict with the existing technology as much as possible, a targeted patent search should be conducted before submitting the application to determine the novelty and creativity of the applied patent. A the contents of a patent for invention and utility model include: a request; Description (technical field, background technology, content of invention, description of drawings, specific implementation); Claims (independent claims, dependent claims); Description summary; Attached drawings of the instruction manual. B the contents of a design patent include: a request; Pictures or photographs of the design; Necessary brief explanation.
3. Patent application: a. Download the Request for Invention Patent on the website of the Intellectual Property Office and fill it out as required (note that the corresponding English part is not required). B. Bring other patent-related documents, personal ID card, company letter of introduction and a copy of the company's business license, and go to Changsha Agency of China National Intellectual Property Administration Patent Office to go through the formalities of format review, electronic document submission, payment, account number and password collection, and complete the submission of patent documents. C. After the electronic version of all documents is submitted to the State Patent Office for about one week, you can receive the Notice of Acceptance of Patent Application and pay the preliminary examination fee as required in the notice. D. The initial trial period is about 8 months, and the unqualified review needs to be revised as required; After passing the examination, the patent administrative department of the State Council shall issue a notice of granting the patent right. E. Go through the registration formalities, obtain the patent certificate, request the patent administration department of the State Council to make a search report on the utility model patent and complete the patent application. F. An invention patent needs to apply for substantive examination after passing the preliminary examination, and a patent certificate can only be obtained after passing the substantive examination; The utility model patent and the design patent do not need substantive examination.
4. Patent maintenance: A patent is valid for ten years, and the annual fee needs to be paid on time according to regulations.
Overview of patent application: An invention can only be patented after the inventor submits a patent application to the Patent Office, the competent government department, and it is examined and approved by the Patent Office according to legal procedures.