Is it difficult to apply for an invention patent? What is the basic process?

According to the latest statistics and analysis, the examination of invention patents is more complicated among the three types of patents, and the pass rate is relatively low. The number of invention patents granted only accounts for about 50% of the number of invention patent applications. In order to improve the application rate of invention patents, applicants must make preparations before applying for patents. Let me first introduce how difficult it is to apply for an invention patent. What is the basic process? Is it difficult to apply for an invention patent? What is the basic process? Is it difficult to apply for an invention patent? According to previous statistics, the examination of invention patents is strict. When an inventor files a patent application with the Patent Office, he needs to go through a series of rigorous examinations, especially the examination of novelty, creativity and practicality. According to the data, the authorization rate of invention patents published by People's Republic of China (PRC) and China National Intellectual Property Administration is 40%-50%, that is to say, the overall authorization rate of invention patents is less than half. Therefore, the risk of applying for a patent for invention is relatively high, so we must make full preparations. What is the basic process of applying for an invention patent? (1) After an enterprise submits a patent application at the acceptance stage, the Patent Office will review the patent application to determine whether it meets the acceptance conditions. If it meets the acceptance conditions, the enterprise will get the application number and acceptance notice. Those that do not meet the acceptance conditions shall not be accepted. (2) The content of preliminary examination mainly includes whether it meets the requirements of relevant laws and regulations, whether the application documents are complete and whether the format meets the requirements. Qualified, will be issued a notice of preliminary examination. (3) Publication stage The application for a patent for invention shall enter the publication stage from the date when the notice of preliminary examination is issued. After the public preparation, part of the contents of the patent will be published in the patent bulletin. After the application is published, the applicant has the right to temporary protection. (4) After the publication of the application for a patent for invention in the substantive examination stage, if the applicant makes a request for substantive examination and the request has taken effect, the applicant will enter the substantive examination procedure. In the actual trial process, the novelty, creativity and practicality of the patent application and other substantive conditions stipulated in the patent law will be comprehensively reviewed. (5) In the authorization stage, if the application for a patent for invention is rejected after substantive examination, the examiner shall make a notice of authorization and apply for authorization registration. After the authorization of the patent is clear, the Patent Office will issue a notice of authorization and a notice of registration. After receiving the notice, the applicant shall go through the registration formalities and pay the prescribed fees in accordance with the requirements of the notice within 2 months. If the registration formalities are completed on time, the Patent Office will grant the patent right and issue a patent certificate. Is it difficult to apply for an invention patent? What is the basic process? Bian Xiao answered this question here. If you have more questions about patent application, you can continue to pay attention to Bajie Intellectual Property or contact us by phone.