What is the procedure of patent examination?

1. What is the procedure for patent examination? Countries have different requirements for the examination of patent applications, and basically implement two different systems. Some countries implement the formal examination system, that is, only examine whether the form of patent application meets the legal requirements, but not whether the invention meets the substantive conditions such as novelty. Some countries implement substantive examination system, that is, not only the form of application is examined, but also whether the invention has the conditions of novelty, advancement and practicality. Only inventions with the above patent conditions can be granted a patent right. China and most countries in the world adopt the substantive examination system. There are two ways to apply for a patent: 1, which is entrusted to a patent agency recognized by the state. 2. The applicant applies directly to the National Patent Office of China. (1) Application for a patent for invention The examination and approval process of an application for a patent for invention specifically includes the following steps: patent application, acceptance, preliminary examination, publication, request for substantive examination, substantive examination and authorization. The documents to be submitted when applying for a patent for invention include: a request, including the name of the invention patent, the name of the inventor or designer, the name and address of the applicant, etc. Description, including the name of the invention patent, technical field, background technology, invention content, attached drawings and specific implementation methods; The claim describes the technical features of the invention, and clearly and concisely states the contents to be protected; There are drawings in the instructions, and there are often drawings in invention patents. If only words are enough to describe the technical scheme clearly and completely, there is no need for drawings. (II) Application for a patent for utility model The examination and approval process for a patent for utility model specifically includes the following steps: patent application, acceptance, preliminary examination, announcement and authorization. The documents to be submitted when applying for a patent for utility model include: a request, including the name of the patent for utility model, the name of the inventor or designer, the name and address of the applicant, etc. Description, including the name, technical field, background technology, invention content, attached drawings and specific implementation methods of the utility model patent. The contents of the manual should be written in detail, and the technical contents mentioned should be based on the realization after reading by ordinary technicians in this technical field; The claim describes the technical features of the utility model, and clearly and concisely states the contents to be protected; There are drawings in the specification, and the patent for utility model must be illustrated with drawings; The abstract of the instruction clearly reflects the technical problem to be solved by the invention, the key points of the technical scheme to solve this problem and the main uses. (3) Application for a patent for appearance The process of applying for a patent for appearance specifically includes the following steps: patent application, acceptance, preliminary examination, announcement and authorization. The documents to be submitted for a design patent include: a request, including the name of the design patent, the name of the designer, the name and address of the applicant, etc. Design pictures or photos, at least two sets of pictures or photos (front view, back view, top view, bottom view, left view, right view, and stereoscopic view if necessary); A brief description of the design, which shall be submitted when necessary. It is most important to examine the patent application, and whether it can be authorized depends on the results of the examination. As for the procedure of patent examination, in fact, it is enough for the applicant to know a little properly. After all, it is carried out by professionals.