I. Preparation of Patent Information
1. Requirements: The identity information of the applicant, the name of the inventor and the exact name of the patent shall be specified in detail to ensure the accuracy of the information.
2. Description: A clear and complete description of the invention or utility model shall be subject to the realization of technicians in the technical field. Attached drawings shall be attached when necessary. The technical points of the invention or utility model shall be briefly explained.
3. Claim: clearly define the scope of patent protection and ensure the clarity and effectiveness of patent right.
For inventions that rely on genetic resources, the applicant shall state the direct and original sources of genetic resources in the patent application documents. If the applicant cannot explain the original source, it shall explain the reasons.
Second, the application was accepted.
If the application submitted by the applicant meets the relevant legal conditions, the Patent Office will determine the application date, issue the application number, and issue an acceptance notice after verifying the submitted documents to inform the applicant. Electronic applications usually get feedback within 2-3 working days, while postal applications are based on the postmark date or the date received by the Patent Office.
Three. Preliminary review and publication
The Patent Office conducts a preliminary examination of the application materials, and checks the consistency and completeness of the documents such as the request, specification and claim. After examination and approval, the patent shall be published 18 months after the date of application, or in advance at the request of the applicant. At the same time, ensure that the drawings are consistent with the description. If there is any deficiency, it must be supplemented or cancelled within the prescribed time limit.
Four. Substantive inspection
Within three years of applying for a patent for invention, the applicant may request substantive examination and pay the corresponding fees. The substantive examination involves in-depth evaluation of the technology, innovation and practicality of the patent to ensure the legitimacy of the patent right. The applicant shall give a positive reply during the examination, and shall not refuse the examination without justifiable reasons, otherwise the patent application may be revoked.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) patent authorization and annual fee payment
After the examination and approval, the Patent Office will issue a notice of authorization, and the applicant will pay the authorization registration fee, annual fee and stamp duty within the prescribed time limit and go through the patent registration formalities. After the patent right comes into effect, it is required to pay the annual fee on time every year. Failing to pay the annual fee within the time limit will result in a late payment fee (the State Council Patent Administration Department will notify the patentee to pay within six months), and may even lead to the suspension of the patent right.
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