An invention-creation may apply for a patent for invention, utility model or design. Different patent types have different application fees. In addition, the cost of applying for a patent varies from country to country. For details, please refer to the following examples.
patent law of the people's Republic of China (revised in 28)
article 2 inventions mentioned in this law refer to inventions, utility models and designs.
invention refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement.
utility model refers to a new practical technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products.
appearance design refers to a new design that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial application, which is based on the shape, pattern or their combination of products and the combination of color, shape and pattern. How to apply for a patent?
The flow of patent application in China can refer to the following flow chart:
For detailed steps of invention patent application, please refer to this article "Detailed steps of invention patent application at home and abroad? Fees for patent applications
Different patent agencies charge different fees for patent applications. The following quotation article for foreign patent applications takes Zhimo Ink Platform as an example to illustrate: "How much does it cost to apply for a patent? Foreign patent application fee quotation? 》