How long does it take to apply for a patent?

Legal analysis: the prescribed processing time is different when applying for different types of patents. Where 1. It usually takes 2 -3 years to apply for an invention patent, which means it will take 2 years at the earliest. 2. To apply for a patent for utility model, the application time is between 7 months and 14 months, that is, 7 months at the earliest.

Legal basis: Article 30 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). Where an applicant claims the priority of a patent for invention or utility model, he shall make a written statement at the time of application and submit a copy of the first patent application document within 16 months from the date of the first application.

Where an applicant claims the priority of a design patent, he shall make a written statement at the time of application and submit a copy of the first patent application document within three months.

Where the applicant fails to submit a written statement or a copy of the patent application documents within the time limit, it shall be deemed that the priority has not been claimed.