The Macao patent approval process is in the preliminary review stage of the application, which is the formal review stage. For specific requirements, please refer to the State Intellectual Property Office's Invention Patent Extension "State Intellectual Property Office's Invention Patent Extension Application" form and Its attachments;
"Copy of Patent Register" issued by the State Intellectual Property Office;
"Patent Specification" issued by the State Intellectual Property Office;
Attachment to the specification Figure;
A power of attorney (such as entrusting a patent agent to handle the matter)
is required to be submitted.
During the substantive examination stage, similar to that in China, you will also receive an examination opinion notice. However, it should be emphasized that if the applicant does not proceed in accordance with the examiner's opinion after receiving this notice, Corresponding modifications are generally less likely to receive a re-examination notice, and may directly lead to rejection. Therefore, it is important to contact the corresponding examiner in a timely manner after receiving the notice, and make modifications according to their opinions as much as possible!