For an application for a patent for invention involving amino acid or nucleotide sequence, the specification shall include a sequence list, which shall be submitted as a separate part of the specification, and the page number shall be written continuously with the specification. At the same time, a CD or floppy disk with an ordered list that meets the requirements of China National Intellectual Property Administration shall be submitted.
To apply for a patent for utility model, the application documents shall include: the request for a patent for utility model, the abstract, the appended drawings of the abstract (if applicable), the specification, the claims and the appended drawings of the specification in duplicate.
To apply for a patent for design, the application documents shall include a request for a patent for design, pictures or photographs (color pictures or photographs shall be submitted if color protection is required) and a brief description of the design in duplicate. If pictures are submitted, two copies shall be pictures; If photos are submitted, two copies are photos, and pictures or photos shall not be mixed.
If it is necessary to reduce the fee, it shall also submit the "Request for Reduction" and the certificate of reduction.