2003. 10.0 1 digital form of the latest patent application number (* * 12 digits, plus a decimal point) application year number+patent application type+application sequence number+computer parity bit. The first four digits indicate the application year, and the fifth digit indicates the application type:
1= application for invention patent
2= utility model patent application
3= Application for patent for design
8= PCT invention patent application entered the national stage in China.
9= PCT utility model patent application entered the national stage in China.
For example: 2003 1 0 100002. X stands for invention patent application.
2003 2 0 100002.5 represents an application for a patent for utility model.
200330 1000 1.6 represents an application for a patent for design.
2003 8 0 100002.X PCT invention patent application entered the national stage in China.
2003 9 0 100002.X PCT patent application for utility model entered the national stage in China.
I. Meaning of patent application
Patent application is a necessary procedure for obtaining patent right. To obtain a patent right, the applicant shall file an application with the State Patent Office, which shall approve and issue a certificate. When filing a patent application with the State Patent Office, the applicant shall also submit a series of application documents, such as the request, specification, abstract and patent claim. In terms of patent application, the provisions of the patent laws of all countries in the world are basically the same.
Second, the classification of patent applications
Invention patent: you can apply for an invention patent for a new technical scheme proposed for a product or method or for the improvement of a product or method;
Patent for utility model: you can apply for a patent for utility model for a new technical scheme that is suitable for practical use according to the shape, structure or combination of products;
Design patent: A new design with aesthetic feeling and suitable for industrial application can be applied for the shape, pattern or their combination of products and the combination of color and shape and pattern.
Third, the benefits of patent application.
1. As an intangible asset, patent has great commercial value and is an important means to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises.
2. Enterprises will apply for patents for scientific research achievements, which is the basis for enterprises to implement patent strategy.
3. The quality and quantity of patents are the embodiment of enterprise's innovation ability and core competitiveness, and the symbol of enterprise's identity and position in this industry.
4. Enterprises can gain long-term benefits by applying the patent system.
5, enterprises have a patent is a necessary prerequisite to declare high-tech enterprises, innovation funds and other scientific and technological plans and projects.