You may not know the details of the patent application process, the time to obtain the authorization certificate, and the payment of fees after the actual examination. Do I need to pay a fee for each practical examination of an invention patent application? The following is the relevant information we have compiled for you. We hope it will be helpful to everyone. Do I need to pay a fee for each practical examination of an invention patent application? Patent annual fees are collected after authorization, and corresponding annual fees will be paid every year thereafter to maintain the validity of the patent rights. If you have not received the authorization notice, you do not need to pay any fees. After a patent application is granted patent rights, an annual fee must be paid every year to maintain the validity of the patent rights. The legislative purpose of the Patent Law is to encourage invention and creation and promote scientific and technological progress, and the payment of annual fees is consistent with the legislative purpose of the Patent Law. Because, first, patent rights are protected by law, and corresponding fees naturally need to be paid. Second, paying annual patent fees is conducive to the effective use of resources. If a patent is idle in the hands of the patentee, it will not bring economic benefits if it is not used by itself. Moreover, due to the protection of patent rights by patent law, others cannot use it, which will cause great wealth for the society. waste. Third, it can save the patentee’s costs. If with the development of science and technology, the patented technology is no longer advanced and loses its market value; or if the annual fee paid by the patentee is greater than the income brought by holding the patent, then the annual fee can no longer be paid. . In order to keep the patent right valid, the patent annual fee must be paid on time every year. For companies or individuals with many patents, it is very important to monitor the patent payment deadline. If the company does not have the energy, it can entrust a patent agency to pay on its behalf to avoid losing patent rights due to expiration. In addition, the patentee also needs to evaluate the patent in a timely manner based on the market and the value of the patent to determine whether it is necessary to continue to pay annual fees. Do I need to pay a fee for each practical examination of an invention patent application? We have answered this question for you here. If you have more questions about patent application, you can continue to pay attention to Bajie Intellectual Property, or contact us by phone.