What is the fee for substantive examination of invention patents in Beijing?
If you want to get the invention patent certificate, you must apply for advanced nature. There are many stages of examination in the application process, among which the substantive examination of patent is very important. The substantive examination of patents takes some time and expenses, and many of them are concerned about the substantive examination expenses of invention patents in Beijing. Let's introduce it to everyone. What is the fee for substantive examination of invention patents in Beijing? Generally speaking, the substantive examination fee for Beijing's invention application is 2500 yuan. The Patent Office may reduce or exempt certain fees (application fee, examination fee for invention application, maintenance fee for invention application, reexamination fee and annual fee for three years after authorization) for applicants with real difficulties. If the applicant is an organization, the above fees can be reduced by 70% (the examination fee can be reduced by 60%), and if the applicant is an individual, the above fees can be reduced by 85% (the examination fee can be reduced by 80%). What are the characteristics of substantive examination of invention patents in Beijing? There are only invention patents in the application, but there is no such stage for utility model patents and design patents. Invention patents must be examined, and no authorization will be granted without examination. After the publication of the application for a patent for invention, if the applicant makes a request for substantive examination and it has taken effect, the applicant will enter the actual trial procedure. Where an application for a patent for invention has not been submitted for trial within three years from the date of application, or the request for trial has not taken effect, the application shall be deemed to have been withdrawn. In the actual trial process, whether the patent application is novel, creative and practical will be comprehensively examined. After examination, if it is found that the application does not meet the authorization conditions or there are various defects, the applicant will be notified to state his opinions or make amendments within the specified time. If no reply is made within the time limit, the application shall be deemed to have been withdrawn. If the application still fails to meet the requirements after repeated replies, the application shall be rejected. The actual probation period is very long. If it is not authorized within two years from the date of application, the application maintenance fee shall be paid every year from the third year. Failing to pay within the time limit shall be deemed to have withdrawn the application. If the substantive examination finds no reason for rejection, it shall enter the authorization procedure as required. How much is the examination fee of invention patent substance in Beijing? We are here to answer this question for you. If you have more questions about patents, you can continue to pay attention to Bajie Intellectual Property or contact us by phone.