Does the patent application need physical objects? What are the types of patent applications?

Does the patent application need physical objects? What are the types of patent applications? Patent application is a necessary procedure for obtaining patent right. To obtain a patent right, the applicant shall file an application with the State Patent Office. Apply for a patent Does the patent application need physical objects? The basis for applying for a patent is not a product that already exists in the market, nor is it necessarily a formed product. As long as you have a practical idea, you can start applying for a patent. You don't need physical objects to apply for a patent, but only drawings and written application materials. To apply for a patent is to plan ahead, plan ahead. After inquiring about your own invention, if you can apply, you must be prepared as soon as possible, because China's patent application is based on the principle of applying first. 2. What are the types of patent applications? In China, patent applications can be divided into three categories, namely, invention patents, utility model patents and design patents. Invention patents: Inventions used in new products, new processes and new technologies are strictly examined, and they have to go through two stages: formal examination and substantive examination. Authorization needs 1 year and a half to 2 years, and the protection period is 20 years. Patent of utility model: the invention mainly used for product improvement, with relatively loose examination, only needs to pass the formal examination, and it takes about 6-8 months to obtain authorization, and the protection period is 10 year. Design patent: it is mainly used to improve the shape of products and protect the shape of products. The review is relatively loose, the authorization is 3-5 months, and the protection period is 10 year. Does the patent application need physical objects? What are the types of patent applications? For more information, please call Bajie Intellectual Property Online Customer Service. Bajie Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Focus: the business direction of trademark, patent, copyright, domain name and other intellectual property rights. The main business covers conventional intellectual property rights, foreign-related intellectual property rights and intellectual property transactions. Internet plus's dark horse enterprises in intellectual property industry.