How to apply for an invention patent? What is the application procedure?
Due to the high level of high-tech research and development technology and high technology content, in principle, all technological invention enterprises should apply for patents for protection. But for some start-ups, many have no awareness of intellectual property protection and do not pay attention to the protection of their own patents. Patented technology is a successful embodiment of product research and development and should be protected in time. The following small series will tell you how to apply for an invention patent. What is the application procedure? How to apply for an invention patent? What is the application procedure? How to apply for an invention patent? What is the application procedure? 1, the applicant provides original technical data and personal (unit) information; 2. Entrust a patent agency, sign an agency agreement, and write patent application documents that meet the requirements of the Patent Law; You can search it first if necessary. 3. Submit the patent application documents to the State Patent Office, obtain the patent application number, and pay the patent application fee as required; 4. After preliminary examination, the application for a patent for this invention will be published in the patent bulletin and website 18 months after the date of application; According to the requirements of the applicant, it may also be required to publish it in advance at any time within 15 months from the date of application; 5. Enter the stage of substantive examination (substantive examination): the applicant may file an application for substantive examination with the Patent Office at any time within 3 years from the date of application or after the patent application is made public, and must pay the patent substantive examination fee in accordance with the regulations; 6. After substantive examination, the patent conforms to the practicality, novelty and creativity of the invention, and the patent right is granted, and the patent application maintenance fee, annual fee, printing fee and certificate fee are paid in accordance with the regulations to obtain the invention patent certificate; Authorized invention patents will be published. 7. Where a prior application for a patent for invention is claimed, the relevant information of the prior application shall be provided. What documents do I need to apply for an invention patent? Personal application: you need to provide a scanned copy or photocopy of the front and back of your ID card and technical disclosure. Company application: a copy or scanned copy of the company's business license and agency is required. If the company needs to reduce fees, it also needs to provide proof of fee reduction. If the cost is not reduced, it is unnecessary to provide it. Copies of the front and back of the personal identity card of the first designer or inventor, technical disclosure and power of attorney for patent application. How to apply for an invention patent? What is the application procedure? Bian Xiao answered this question here. If you have more questions about invention patents, you can continue to pay attention to Bajie's intellectual property rights or contact us by phone.