I don't have a computer. Can I apply for a patent in an Internet cafe by email? Do I have to apply for an email address myself? Please tell me exactly how to operate it. Thank you.

For detailed information about electronic application, please visit the website of China National Intellectual Property Administration to check the regulations of China National Intellectual Property Administration on electronic patent application.

Article 1 These Provisions are formulated in accordance with the provisions of Article 3 and Paragraph 2 of Article 16 of the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Patent Law in order to standardize the relevant procedures and requirements of patent applications filed in the form of electronic documents through the Internet (hereinafter referred to as electronic patent applications).

Article 2 Anyone who applies for an electronic patent shall sign a user registration agreement with China National Intellectual Property Administration in advance (hereinafter referred to as the user agreement).

A patent agency offering electronic patent application agency business shall sign a user agreement with China National Intellectual Property Administration in the name of a patent agency.

If the applicant entrusts a patent agency that has signed a user agreement with China National Intellectual Property Administration to handle the electronic patent application business, it is not necessary to sign a user agreement with China National Intellectual Property Administration.