What is the procedure for applying for a patent?

There are two ways to apply for a patent: [1] One way is for the applicant to submit a patent application directly in person, or by mail to China National Intellectual Property Administration, or through a local agency. China National Intellectual Property Administration established an electronic application system on March 6, 2004. Applicants can submit patent applications through the website of China National Intellectual Property Administration Municipal Government. [1] The other is to apply for a patent through a patent agency (such as Weifang Patent Research Institute on Demand). Among them, when an agency is entrusted, all patent application procedures are handled by the agency, and the applicant only needs to explain the contents of the patent scheme and pay the patent fee, which is simple and convenient. If you are not familiar with the application process, it is recommended to entrust an agency to handle it. Applicants who submit a patent application to China National Intellectual Property Administration must be familiar with the writing, application process and specific operation time and procedures of the patent application, otherwise the patent will not be fully protected and the patent will not be authorized.