Inventions and utility model patents do not need physical objects. To file a patent application with the Patent Office, the following documents are usually required:
1, request;
2. claim;
3. Description;
4. Attached drawings of the instruction manual;
5. Description summary;
6, abstract the appended drawings.
In addition, according to the situation, it may be necessary to submit: 7. Request to reduce the cost;
8. Power of attorney for patent agency, and so on. Of course, if you entrust a patent agency to handle it, these tasks will be completed by the patent agent. What you have to do is to provide the necessary drawings and technical information to help the patent agent understand you.
The invention of. There is often a misunderstanding here. Some people think that some contents need to be kept secret when applying for a patent, so they don't tell the patent agent. It leads to the agent's inaccurate understanding of the invention and affects the authorization or protection of the patent.
In fact, according to the patent agency regulations, there is a confidentiality obligation between the agent and the client. If you are not at ease, you can also sign a confidentiality agreement with the patent agency and negotiate with the agent.
Quantity, some skills want to keep secret, only on the basis of a comprehensive understanding of the invention, the agent can weigh the pros and cons and get a more reasonable scope of protection.