How long does it take to apply for a patent? Could you hurry?

The examination and approval procedures of an application for a patent for invention are divided into five stages: acceptance, preliminary examination, publication, substantive examination and authorization. Generally speaking, it takes 2-3 years to obtain a license for an application for a patent for invention, and the protection period is 20 years;

It takes 6- 12 months to apply for a utility model patent, and the protection period is 10 year;

It takes 4-8 months to apply for a design patent, and the protection period is 15 years.

If it is particularly urgent, you can apply for quick pre-trial and priority review, which can greatly shorten the review cycle. The invention can be closed within one year at the earliest, and the appearance and utility model can be closed in about two months, but certain conditions need to be met. Want to know the detailed requirements, you can consult the platform experts online.