Introduction to the required materials and general process of EU patent application

European patent is an invention with industrial practicability, absolute novelty and creativity. So far, EPO has 34 member countries and 4 extended countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and Serbia). With the accession of 5438+1 October1Norway and Croatia in June 2008, the patent granted by EPO came into effect in 38 European countries (including 34 contracting countries and 4 extension countries). Then next, we will bring you the materials and general process of EU patent application. EU patent application 1, requesting the introduction of required materials; 2. claim; 3. Description and attached drawings (if any); 4. Description summary and attached drawings (if any); 5. Power of attorney (signed or sealed by all applicants); Introduction of EU Patent Application 1 General Process. Applicants can apply to the European Patent Office in one of the three official languages: English, French and German. Generally speaking, English is used in China; After that, the European Patent Office will issue an acceptance notice. 2. Publish the patent application. European patent will publish the patent application within 18 months from the filing date (priority date if there is priority). Two years after filing the European patent application, the renewal fee shall be paid to the European Patent Office every year until it is authorized. 3. European patent authorization When the examination is passed, the European Patent Office will issue an authorization notice. The applicant chooses to agree to the authorized text and allow this application to enter the authorization procedure, or modify the text or claim according to his own wishes, and pay the authorization fee and submit the translation of the claim in the other two languages. In addition, it is necessary to check whether the translation of the priority certificate has been submitted. After the above work is completed, the European patent is officially authorized and a certificate of authorization is issued. About the introduction of the materials and general flow of EU patent application, here is an answer. If you have more questions about patents, you can continue to pay attention to Bajie's intellectual property rights or contact us by phone.