How to verify the authenticity of patent number

Patent inquiry is a procedure before patent application. Not necessary, but necessary. An effective search report can make the applicant avoid that the right to be protected is not the same or similar to the patent right of the previous application, and ensure that the applied patent is valid.

Query step

1, the query way, patent query can be made in China National Intellectual Property Administration public database. You can also entrust a patent search center to make professional inquiries.

2. Analyze the types of patents to be queried. In China, there are three types of patents: invention, utility model and appearance patent. Only when the type of patent is determined can it be inquired.

3. If there is a patent number/application number, you can directly enter it in the column of patent number/application number.