Which institution should I apply for a patent right?

To apply for a patent right, you should apply to the patent office. Inventions and creations that can apply for a patent right include inventions, utility models and designs, but if the invention and creation applied for by the applicant violates the law, social morality or hinders the public interest, the patent office will not grant the patent right.

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Article 3 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)

The patent administrative department of the State Council is responsible for the management of patent work throughout the country; Accept and examine patent applications in a unified manner and grant patent rights according to law.

The departments for patent administration under the people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government shall be responsible for patent administration within their respective administrative areas.

Article 4 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)

Where the invention-creation for which a patent is applied involves national security or vital interests and needs to be kept confidential, it shall be handled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state.

Article 5 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)

No patent right shall be granted for inventions and creations that violate laws, social morality or harm public interests.

No patent right shall be granted to inventions and creations obtained or utilized in violation of laws and administrative regulations and completed by relying on genetic resources.