"That is, when applying for a patent for invention or utility model, we must adhere to the principle of one invention (or utility model) and one patent.
Principle of applying for a patent for design According to the provisions of China's patent law, applying for a patent for design should generally follow the principle of one design and one patent.
2. Preparation before applying for a patent Learn and be familiar with the Patent Law and its detailed rules for implementation, and know what a patent is, who has the right to apply for and obtain a patent, and how to apply for and obtain a patent.
Investigate in detail whether the project to be patented can apply for a patent.
We should seriously consider patent application from the perspective of market economy.
Understand the writing format and requirements of patent application documents, the submission method, cost and brief approval process of patent application.
Other Precautions before Application In order to ensure the novelty of the patent application, the applicant shall keep the contents of the application confidential before filing the patent application.
Documents to be submitted for patent application (1) Documents to be submitted for patent application for invention or utility model 1. Request (1) the name of the invention or utility model; (2) People and institutions related to inventions and patent applications; (3) List of application documents and attachments; (4) Other matters.
2. Instructions First of all, the instructions are technical documents, the most important part of the patent application documents, and the core documents of the patent application; Secondly, the norm is a legal document. In practice, whether the specification is well written will affect whether the patent right can be obtained. Third, the main contents of the description should include the following eight aspects: the name of the invention or utility model, the technical field to which the invention or utility model belongs, the useful background technology, the purpose of the invention or utility model, the content of the invention, the advantages and positive effects of the invention, the relevant drawings and descriptions, the embodiment and the best mode of the invention or utility model.
3. The claim is used to determine the scope of patent protection requested by the applicant, that is, to state the technical features of the invention or utility model in a concise way again.
4. Abstract is a brief description of the contents of the manual.
(2) The document request that should be submitted when applying for a patent for design is the document that the applicant wishes to grant a patent right to the Patent Office.
Pictures or photos In order to clearly and accurately show the object to be protected, the applicant may submit pictures or photos from different angles, sides or states for each design.
Application Date and Priority (1) After the patent applicant submits the above documents to the Patent Office, it indicates that the patent applicant has formally filed a patent application.
After receiving the application documents, the Patent Office shall specify the application date, give the application number and notify the applicant.
(2) Priority Day Priority is a right stipulated in the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, that is, when applying for industrial property rights such as patents or trademarks, each contracting state should recognize the priority of the nationals of the other country.
The date of the first application is the priority date.
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