The methods of patent application include independent application, entrusted agency application or cooperation application.
the inventor can write a patent application and submit it to China National Intellectual Property Administration through his own efforts? The advantage of independent application is that it can save costs, and at the same time it can better grasp the application progress and application process.
if the inventor is not familiar with the patent application process, or does not have enough time and energy to apply for a patent, he can choose to entrust a professional agency to apply, and the agency can provide professional consultation and services for the inventor to help him better protect his intellectual property rights.
cooperative application means that the inventor cooperates with other institutions or individuals to apply for a patent, which can integrate the inventor's technology and resources with those of other institutions or individuals, thus better protecting intellectual property rights and gaining more economic benefits.
patent application process
1. patent inquiry: the applicant needs to make patent inquiry to ensure that the applied technology or design has not been applied or registered by others.
2. Write application materials: including the request, the specification, the claim and the attached drawings of the specification.
3. Inform the National Bureau? Submit materials: and pay the relevant fees according to the regulations. The patent application can be in written or electronic form.
4. patent acceptance: the patent office determines the patent application date, gives the application number and issues an acceptance notice.
5. Preliminary review? The patent office will conduct a preliminary examination of the patent application, including the evaluation of the novelty, creativity and practicality of the patent.
6. substantive examination: it is mainly to evaluate the novelty, creativity and practicability of the invention patent. if it passes the examination, the patent office will grant the patent right? ; If it is unqualified, the applicant needs to modify the application documents.
7. Grant of patent right: The applicant shall go through the registration formalities within the prescribed time limit and obtain the patent certificate.