What are the types of patent applications and how to apply for different types of patent applications?

Legal analysis: The types of patent applications include invention patent applications, utility model patent applications and design patent applications. The application steps of different patents are as follows: 1. Invention patent: application-acceptance-preliminary examination-publication-request for substantive examination-substantive examination-authorization. 2. Patent for utility model: patent application, acceptance, preliminary examination and announcement authorization. 3. Design patent: application-acceptance-preliminary examination-announcement-authorization.

Legal basis: Article 2 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) Invention-creation as mentioned in this Law refers to inventions, utility models and designs. Invention refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement. Utility model refers to a new practical technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products. Appearance design refers to a new design with aesthetic feeling and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or combination of products and the combination of color, shape and pattern.