First, the enterprise patent application process:
First, confirm the type of patent to be applied. In China, patents are mainly divided into three types: invention patents, design patents and utility model patents. Different products should choose corresponding patent types, the wrong choice may be rejected, and enterprises will miss the best opportunity to apply for patents.
The second is to search for the same type of patents. Enterprises can search independently or entrust an agency to conduct a more comprehensive search. Retrieval is not a necessary process to apply for a patent, but it is also quite necessary to retrieve all aspects of the patented product information before application in order to prevent the duplication of one's own patent with others' patents and to better write the patent product specification.
Third, prepare patent application documents and submit them to the application step. The documents must be complete, otherwise it is easy to be rejected. As long as all the documents and materials are prepared, the State Patent Office can accept the application request and obtain the acceptance notice issued by the State Patent Office.
Fourth, after acceptance, the State Patent Office will enter the preliminary examination stage. If it is an application for a patent for invention, the application for a patent for invention must be kept confidential before the preliminary examination. If confidentiality is required, it shall be handled in accordance with the confidentiality procedures, and then the publication stage, mainly the disclosure stage of invention patents.
Fifth, after the patent is published without objection, it can enter the substantive examination, and the State Patent Office will conduct a comprehensive examination on whether the patent application is novel, creative, practical and other substantive conditions stipulated in the patent law.
Sixth, in the authorization stage, after the utility model and design have passed the examination, they can directly enter the authorization stage.
Second, the materials to be prepared are as follows:
(1) appearance patent:
1. Copy of the applicant's ID card and contact information. A copy and organization code certificate are required for company application.
2. Provide six pictures or photos of the application project (top view, bottom view, front view, back view, left view and right view).
3, the patent name
4. Within 3 working days from the date of acceptance, the customer can obtain the acceptance notice of the application for patent number issued by China National Intellectual Property Administration.
5. The patent authorization certificate can be issued within 4-6 months.
(2) utility model:
1. Copy of the applicant's ID card and contact information. The company needs to provide a copy of business license and organization code certificate when applying.
2, the patent name
3. Product structure diagram
4. Detailed information and description of the product.
5. Within 3 working days from the date of accepting the patent for utility model, the customer can get the acceptance notice of applying for patent number issued by China National Intellectual Property Administration.
6. The patent authorization certificate can be issued within 5-7 months.
(3) Invention patents:
1. Copy of the applicant's ID card and contact information. The company needs to provide a copy of business license and organization code certificate when applying.
2. Name of invention
3. Detailed information and description of the product (including technical formula)
4. Within 5 working days from the date of acceptance, the customer can obtain the acceptance notice of the application for patent number issued by China National Intellectual Property Administration.
A patent authorization certificate can be issued in 5. 1.5-2 years.
The above is about the patent application process of enterprises. Do you know how long it takes to apply for different patents? If you have any other questions, you can consult Intellectual Property for a detailed understanding.
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