How long does it take to issue a patent application?

Legal analysis: it usually takes more than 18 months to apply for a patent for invention. If quick review is required, the earliest authorization (certification) is 12 months. The application time of utility model patent generally takes about 6 months to authorize. The average patent duration is about 45 days.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Patent Law.

Article 34 After receiving an application for a patent for invention, the administrative department for patent in the State Council, after preliminary examination, finds that it conforms to the provisions of this Law, and shall publish it after 18 months from the date of filing. The patent administration department of the State Council may publish its application at an early date upon the request of the applicant.

Article 35 Within 3 years from the date of filing, the administrative department for patent in the State Council may, upon the request of the applicant at any time, make a substantive examination of the application; If the applicant fails to request substantive examination within the time limit without justifiable reasons, the application shall be deemed to have been withdrawn.