The misunderstandings in the patent application process are as follows:
Myth 1: Independent research and development results will have intellectual property rights without applying for patents.
Myth 2: Apply for a patent only after the product is put into mass production.
Myth 3: Improvements to patented products do not require a patent application.
Myth 4: Only one type of patent can be applied for a technical achievement.
Myth 5: Obtaining a valid patent right after obtaining a patent certificate.
Misunderstanding 6: The technical solution is not explained clearly.
Myth 7: No search is done before patent application.
Myth 8: Publish papers or evaluate results first and then apply for a patent.
Myth 9: Lack of effective management of patents.
Myth 10: Lack of long-term patent strategic planning.