First, the software patent application process
1, software copyright application
Prepare the copyright application form, software design specification, source code, application form (seal), copy of business license (seal) and letter of commitment (seal), submit (mail) these materials to the copyright bureau for review and payment, and then wait for evidence collection.
2. Test the software.
Prepare the test and evaluation entrustment application form, user manual, software design manual and software package (CD). Submit data to the key laboratory of computer software evaluation, and agree on the test time and method for testing. Pay after the test is completed, and finally wait for the test report.
3. Software product registration
Fill in the application form online, and attach a copy of business license, organization code certificate, software test report and copyright certificate, and submit it to the local software product registration agency for review. After the audit is successful, print the application form (with seal) and submit it to the registration authority for re-audit. After the approval, wait for the permit, and finally go to the service hall to get the permit (there is a charge).
Second, the software patent application conditions
1, which relates to automatic technology processing.
If the invention patent application is to input a computer program into a well-known computer to form a computer-controlled device or a computer-controlled production method, in this case, the computer program and computer hardware are regarded as a whole, then the well-known computer and computer program together constitute a production device or production method for industrial process control.
2. It involves the improvement of the internal performance of the computer.
If the subject of an application for a patent for invention relates to a method for improving the internal operation performance of a well-known computer system by using a computer program, because the application for a patent for invention aims at solving technical problems and achieves technical effects by improving the internal operation performance of the well-known computer system, it belongs to the object that can be granted patent protection.
3. A process involving measuring or testing a computer program.
If the subject of an application for a patent for invention is to control and/or perform a certain measurement or test process by using a computer program, the application for a patent for invention belongs to the object that can be granted patent protection because it aims to solve technical problems and obtain technical effects.
4. External data processing software
If the theme of an application for a patent for invention is to use a computer program running on a well-known computer to process external data to solve specific technical problems, then this application for a patent for invention belongs to the object that can be granted patent protection, because it deals with technical problems, uses technical means and can achieve technical effects. These schemes are combined with related products, equipment, computers or measuring devices to form a complete technical scheme, which can be patented.
The above is related to software patent application. If you have any other questions, you can consult Intellectual Property for a detailed understanding.
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