If you feel that the invention is not very creative, you can apply for a utility model.
If you think it looks good, you can apply for a design.
After the successful application for authorization, the generated income can be transferred.
The law is based on the following:
Article 2 of the Patent Law stipulates: "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; Methods The invention includes technical schemes such as operation method, manufacturing method and process flow. 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 based on the shape, pattern or combination of colors, shapes and patterns of products. "
In addition, if the individual is the applicant, the official fee (the fee paid to the patent office) can be reduced. Please refer to the patent fee reduction and exemption method for detailed regulations.
Article 3 With the approval of the Patent Office, the following patent fees may be reduced or exempted:
1. application fee (including publishing and printing fee and application surcharge will not be slowed down);
2. Examination fee for application for patent for invention;
Annual fee (within three years from the year when the patent right is granted);
4. Maintenance fee for invention patent application;
5. Review fee.
Article 4 Where the applicant or the patentee is an individual, he may request that 85% of the application fee, examination fee and annual fee for an application for a patent for invention be deferred, and 80% of the maintenance fee and examination fee for an application for a patent for invention be deferred.