What are the processes of invention patents from application to authorization?

Patent application is a prerequisite for obtaining patent right. So what is the process from application for invention patent to authorization? To obtain a patent right, the applicant shall file an application with the State Patent Office, which shall approve and issue a certificate. When applying, a series of application documents should also be submitted, such as the request, specification, abstract and claims. In terms of patent application, the provisions of the patent laws of all countries in the world are basically the same. You can apply by yourself or find an intermediary. Where an application for a patent for invention involves an "authorized patent" and an application for a patent for invention and a patent for utility model are authorized, the application documents include: the patent request, the specification, the drawings of the specification, the claims, the abstract and the drawings in duplicate. To apply for a patent for design, the application documents shall include: a request for a patent for design, pictures or photographs in duplicate. Where color protection is required, color pictures or photographs shall also be submitted in duplicate. If pictures are submitted, two copies shall be pictures; If photos are submitted, two copies are photos, and pictures or photos shall not be mixed. (1) request: including the name of the invention patent, the name of the inventor or designer, the name and address of the applicant, etc. (2) Description: including the name of the invention patent, its technical field, background technology, invention content, attached drawings and specific implementation methods. The description should be detailed and easy to understand. (3) The claim: explain the technical features of the invention, and concisely state the contents to be protected. (4) Illustration: Invention patents often have drawings. If only words are enough to describe the technical scheme clearly and completely, there is no need for drawings. (5) Description abstract: clearly reflect the technical problem to be solved by the invention, the main points and main uses of the technical scheme to solve this problem. The examination and approval process from patent application to grant is patent application; Accept; First instance; Announce; Request for substantive examination; Substantive review; After authorization, you need to go through the corresponding patent registration procedures. After registration, it's time to pay the annual patent fee. Therefore, it is necessary to remind the patentee to know the approximate payment time of the patent according to each time period when applying for a patent, and to pay the annual patent fee in time regardless of whether the patent application is completed or not.