What are the requirements for applying for a patent for invention?

According to the requirements of the patent law, the technical content that conforms to the authorized object of the patent law is written into the specified file format.

To apply for a patent for invention or utility model, a written request, a specification, an abstract thereof, a patent claim and other documents shall be submitted. The request shall specify the name of the invention or utility model, the name of the inventor or designer, the name and address of the applicant and other matters.

An applicant who files an application for a patent for invention or utility model with the Patent Office on the same subject within 12 months from the date when he first filed an application in China may enjoy priority. Where the applicant claims priority, he shall make a written statement at the time of application and submit a copy of the first patent application document within three months.

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Invention patent application process:

1. Acceptance stage: the Patent Office will examine the patent application after receiving it. If the conditions for acceptance are met, the Patent Office shall determine the date of application, give the application number, and after checking the list of documents, issue an acceptance notice to inform the applicant.

2. Preliminary examination stage: if the accepted patent application pays the application fee according to the regulations, it will automatically enter the preliminary examination stage. Before the preliminary examination, the application for a patent for invention must be examined in confidentiality, and if confidentiality is required, it shall be handled in accordance with the confidentiality procedures.

3. Publication stage: the application for a patent for invention enters the publication stage from the issuance of the notice of preliminary examination. If the applicant does not make a request for early publication, it will not enter the public preparation procedure until 18 months after the application date. If the applicant requests to be made public in advance, the application will immediately enter the public preparation procedure. After the application is published, the applicant has the right to temporary protection.

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