How long does it take for an invention or utility model patent to be authorized after application?

To be precise, utility model patents are currently authorized relatively quickly, usually within 4-6 months.

Invention patents require substantive examination, which depends on the quality of the patent application documents and the technical content of the invention itself. The general examination process takes between 2-3 years. However, if the invention patent authorization conditions are not met, it will not be authorized.