What is the confidential examination of patent application? Under what circumstances is it necessary to conduct a confidential review of patent applications?

What does confidential examination of patent application mean? Under what circumstances is it necessary to conduct a confidential review of patent applications? Today, Bajie Intellectual Property Bian Xiao answers your questions: What is the confidential examination of patent application and what is the confidential examination of patent application? The confidential examination of patent application is a form of examination that needs to be carried out in accordance with relevant regulations when applying for a patent involving national security or major interests. Under what circumstances is it necessary to conduct a confidential review of patent applications? According to the provisions of the Patent Law, there are 1 cases that require the Patent Office to apply for confidentiality review. Any unit or individual that applies to a foreign country for a patent for invention completed in China shall file a confidentiality review with the Patent Office in advance. 2. Any unit or individual that applies for a patent for utility model completed in China to a foreign country shall file a confidentiality review with the Patent Office in advance. Can I apply for confidentiality review after applying for a patent in China? Yes, but it should be noted that the authorization period for applying for a patent abroad should be earlier than the date of applying for a patent abroad, which is in line with the provisions of confidentiality review.