How long is the time limit for patent reexamination? #

According to the relevant provisions of the Patent Law, the Patent Administration Department of the State Council established the Patent Reexamination Board. If the applicant for a patent refuses to accept the decision of the patent administrative department of the State Council to reject the application, he may, within three months from the date of receiving the notice, request a reexamination with the Patent Reexamination Board. After reexamination, the Patent Reexamination Board shall make a decision and notify the patent applicant.

If the patent applicant refuses to accept the reexamination decision of the Patent Reexamination Board, he may bring a lawsuit to the people's court within three months from the date of receiving the notice.

Second, the patent reexamination fee

The claimant shall pay the review fee within three months from the date of receiving the rejection decision.

1. Invention patent reexamination fee: 1000 yuan, which can be reduced or exempted. It will be 80% slower to apply in the name of an individual and 60% slower to apply in the name of a legal person.

2. The reexamination fee for utility model patent and design patent: 300 yuan, which can be reduced or exempted. It will be 80% slower to apply in the name of an individual and 60% slower to apply in the name of a company.