Business models cannot be patented. Business model refers to the existence of various trading relationships and connection methods between enterprises, between various departments of enterprises and even between customers and channels. Inventions and creations that can apply for patents refer to inventions, utility models and designs, while business models do not belong to the above three types, so they cannot apply for patents.
Materials needed for patent application:
1, request
(1) the name of the invention or utility model;
(2) People and institutions related to inventions and patent applications;
(3) List of application documents and attachments;
(4) Other matters.
Step 2 explain
First of all, the specification is a technical document, the most important part of the patent application document, and the core document of the patent application;
Secondly, the norm is a legal document. In practice, whether the specification is well written will affect whether the patent right can be obtained. The main contents of the description should include the following eight aspects: the name of the invention or utility model, the technical field to which the invention or utility model belongs, useful background technology, the use of the invention or utility model, the content of the invention, the advantages and positive effects of the invention, relevant drawings and descriptions, and the embodiment and best mode of the invention or utility model.
3. Requirements
Patent claim is used to determine the scope of patent protection requested by the applicant, that is, to state the technical characteristics of the invention or utility model in a concise way again.
4. Summary
Abstract is a brief description of the instruction content.
Legal basis:
People's Republic of China (PRC) Patent Law Article 2 Invention-creation as mentioned in this Law refers 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 with aesthetic feeling and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or combination of products and the combination of colors, shapes and patterns.