The legal documents submitted when applying for a patent must be in written form and filled in according to the prescribed unified format. To apply for different types of patents, you need to prepare different documents. (1) To apply for a patent for invention, the application documents shall include: the request for a patent for invention, the specification (with the attached drawings of the specification when necessary), the patent claim, the abstract and the attached drawings (with the attached drawings of the specification) in duplicate. (2) To apply for a patent for utility model, the application documents shall include: the request for a patent for utility model, the specification, the appended drawings of the specification, the patent claim, the abstract and the appended drawings in duplicate. (3) Where an application for a design is filed, the application documents shall include: a request for a patent for design, and a picture or photograph in duplicate. Where color protection is required, a color and a black-and-white picture or photograph shall also be submitted. If it is necessary to explain the pictures or photographs, a brief description of the design shall be submitted in duplicate. (4) Where a company applies for a patent, the application documents shall include a copy of the business license of the enterprise as a legal person and the organization code certificate (with official seal) in duplicate, and the inventor's ID number shall also be submitted in duplicate. Address, postal code, telephone number and other means of communication. (5) Where an individual applies for a patent, the application documents shall include two copies of the identity cards of the applicant and the inventor, and shall also submit the address, postal code, telephone number and other communication methods of the applicant.
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Article 26 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) Where an applicant applies for a patent for invention or utility model, he shall submit the written request, specification, abstract, patent claim and other documents. The request shall specify the name of the invention or utility model, the name of the inventor, the name and address of the applicant and other matters. The specification shall give a clear and complete description of the invention or utility model, which shall be subject to the realization of the technical personnel in the technical field; Attached drawings shall be attached when necessary. The technical points of the invention or utility model shall be briefly explained. The patent claim shall be based on the specification, and clearly and briefly define the scope of patent protection. Article 27 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) Where an applicant applies for a patent for design, he shall submit a written request, a picture or photograph of the design, a brief description of the design and other documents.