1, and the types of patents include:
(1) has a utility model patent. New technical scheme suitable for practical product shape, structure or combination;
(2) invention patents. New technical solutions proposed for products, methods or their improvement;
(3) Design patent. A new design that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial application in terms of product shape, pattern, color or their combination.
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 that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial application, which is made on the shape, pattern or their combination of products and all or part of the combination of colors, shapes and patterns.
Second, what is the procedure for applying for a patent?
The process of patent application is as follows:
1. Prepare relevant materials and consult the patent application online. The prepared materials include product name, pictures, detailed information and personal information. The contents of consultation include patent application direction, cost, specific process, application time, etc.
2. The organization reviews the information provided by the applicant. Accurately judge whether the patent content conforms to the policy by looking for information, and how to preliminarily judge whether the customer has provided answering service to answer professional questions;
3. After confirming that there is no doubt about the service, both parties can sign the contract on the premise of consensus. It stipulates the service content that the agency needs to provide, the time required for patent application, the fees that customers need to pay, and the legal responsibilities that both parties need to bear;
4. The whole patent application process is relatively transparent, and you can understand the patent application process by querying customers. It is more convenient to inquire with professional institutions, and problems can be dealt with in a short time to avoid patent application being delayed;
5. After the patent application is successful, the agency is responsible for helping the customer express delivery and obtaining the patent certificate. According to the contract, the remaining funds are settled, and the whole set of services provided by the organization officially ends after obtaining the national certification certificate.