How much does it usually cost to apply for a patent? What are the procedures?

The general cost is around 2500.

1. According to the requirements of China National Intellectual Property Administration patent application, provide detailed information of patented technology (including written information and drawings).

2. Both parties sign an agency contract (and pay the fees at the same time).

3. Complete the patent acceptance notice (patent application number) issued by China National Intellectual Property Administration within 2 weeks-1 month from the date of signing the agency contract.

4.8- 10 months later (referring to the utility model) can be authorized (the specific time is subject to the termination of the contract with the State Information Bureau), and the patent certificate fee to be paid after authorization,

After paying the certificate fee, you can get the patent certificate in about 2 months. After obtaining the patent certificate, you can pay the annual fee according to the state regulations until the patent right terminates (the patent right will automatically terminate if you don't pay the monthly fee). )