1, to apply for a patent, the following conditions must be met:
(1) Subject qualification. That is, the applicant is the patentee or its authorized person;
(2) The materials are complete;
(3) The time is ripe. That is, it is necessary to apply to the Patent Office for substantive examination within the prescribed time limit;
(4) object suitability. That is, patents should be novel, creative and practical.
2. Legal basis: Article 2 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Patent Law.
Invention-creation as mentioned in this Law refers to inventions, utility models and designs. Invention refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement. Utility model refers to a new practical technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products. Appearance design refers to a new design with aesthetic feeling and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or combination of products and the combination of colors, shapes and patterns.
2. What are the requirements for applying for software copyright?
The requirements for applying for software copyright are as follows:
1, the applicant is qualified, that is, the applicant should be a software developer or other organizations or individuals who enjoy software copyright according to law;
2. The applicant shall submit the required software copyright registration application form, software authentication materials, certification documents and other materials;
3. The software belongs to the scope of software copyright and shall not violate the law.