There are three kinds of patents in China: 1) invention patent 2) utility model patent 3) design patent.
Time and cost:
(1) Invention: It is divided into two stages: the first trial stage and the actual trial stage. After the application, it can be made public at the end of1August, authorized within 2-4 years and protected for 20 years;
(2) Utility model: authorization for about 3 months after application, and protection for 10 year;
(3) Design: authorization is about 4 months after application, and protection is 10 year.
Fees: the fees for different patents are different, and the fees for applying in the name of individuals and companies are also different (the application fees and other fees for individual applications can be partially reduced)
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