Patent application generally goes through the following steps: (1) consulting 1 determining whether the invention content belongs to patentable content; 2. Determine which patent type (invention, utility model, design) can be applied for the invention content. (2) Technical disclosure 1. The applicant provides the patent agent with background information related to his invention or creation or entrusts the retrieval of relevant contents; 2. The applicant introduces the contents of the invention in detail to help the patent agent fully understand the contents of the invention. (3) Before searching the patent application, it is best to search to determine which inventions belong to the "prior art". If the content of the application has been recorded in the retrieved patent documents or other public publications, it may affect the authorization prospect of the application. In addition, even if there is no literature, the patent application will be rejected if others can determine that it is common knowledge in this field. (4) Prepare the application document 1 and write the patent application document; 2. Make application documents; 3. Submit a patent application and obtain a patent application number. (5) Examination The Patent Office of China examines the patent application documents, and the patent agent makes patent corrections, replies and changes during the examination. When necessary, the applicant shall cooperate with the patent agent to complete the above work. (VI) Examination conclusion The Chinese Patent Office will authorize or reject the examination conclusion according to the examination situation. Generally, this process takes about 6 months for design, 2 months for utility model 10- 12 months, and 2-4 years for invention patent. (7) Handling the patent registration or reexamination request. If the patent application is authorized, it shall go through the registration formalities in accordance with the requirements of the patent authorization notice and obtain a patent certificate. If the patent application is rejected, it shall be determined whether to file a request for reexamination according to the specific circumstances. At this point, the patent application process is over.
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