How to apply for a drug patent

According to the provisions of China's patent law, when applying for a patent for pharmaceutical invention, the applicant needs to apply to the patent administration department and submit the corresponding examination materials.

To apply for a drug patent, a written request, a description and its abstract, a patent claim and other documents shall be submitted.

The request shall specify the name of the drug, the name of the inventor, the name and address of the applicant, etc.

legal ground

According to Article 26 of the Patent Law, when applying for a patent for invention or utility model, documents such as the request, specification, abstract and patent right shall be submitted.

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.