When is the payment date of the annual patent fee?

1. When is the annual patent fee paid? Calculated from the date of application. For example, if your patent application date is 1, 20 14, then the first year is from 1, 20 15 March to 20 15 February last day to 1, 20/kloc-0. The annual fee should be paid before the annual deadline of the following year, and your patent should be paid in February every year. Of course, you can pay in advance. If the payment is delayed for less than one month, it will still be paid according to the original fee. Overdue for more than one month, a monthly fine for delaying payment. If the delay exceeds six months, it means that the patentee gives up the patent right, and China National Intellectual Property Administration changes the legal status of the patent to "termination of the patent right". Secondly, there is no need to pay the annual fee from the first year. Before the patent is granted, the patent applicant will receive a "notice of registration", and the whole notice will indicate which year you want to pay the annual fee. This is the "annual fee for the first year", which is one of the parameters to be used in the annual fee calculator. Finally, I'll tell you the easiest way. Enter official website, China National Intellectual Property Administration, and choose to enter the "patent search query" page, then choose to enter the "China and multinational patent examination information query" page, and finally choose to enter the "public query" page on the right. Search for your patent according to your patent number (delete decimal point), and then select the "fee inquiry" page, where there is a detailed list of fees to be paid. After your patent is authorized, the amount of all annual fees and the last payment time will be displayed here. You can record it and pay the annual fee in full and on time according to this form, so that your patent right can be maintained. Second, why do you want to apply for patent 1? Determine the ownership relationship of invention and creation through legal procedures, so as to effectively protect the achievements of invention and creation and monopolize the market in exchange for maximum benefits; 2. In order to take the initiative in the market competition, ensure the safety of our production and sales, and prevent our opponents from suing us for infringement (suffering high economic compensation, forcing us to stop production and sales); 3. The state has certain support policies for patent applications (such as patent incentive policies promulgated by the government, high-tech enterprise policies, etc.). ), and will give some policy and economic help; 4. The patent right is protected by the national patent law, and no unit or individual may use it (sue others for patent infringement and demand compensation) without the consent of the patentee; 5. Apply for a patent for one's invention and creation in time, so that one's invention and creation are protected by national laws and prevent others from imitating new technologies and new products developed by enterprises (which constitute technical barriers, and others must obtain the consent of the patentee if they want to develop similar technologies or products); 6. If you don't apply for a patent for your invention and creation in time, others will file a patent application for your labor, and in turn sue you for patent infringement to the court or the patent management authority; 7. It can promote the upgrading of products, improve the technical content of products, improve product quality, reduce costs, and make the products of enterprises invincible in the market competition; 8. If an enterprise owns many patents, it is the embodiment of its powerful strength, and it is an intangible asset and intangible publicity (enterprises with independent intellectual property rights are not only powerful enterprises that consumers are eager for, but also the main target groups supported by various government policies). 2 1 century is the era of knowledge economy, and the competition in the future world is the competition of intellectual property rights; 9. Patented technology can be sold (transferred) as a commodity, which has more legal and economic benefits than simple technology transfer, thus realizing its economic value; 10. The patent publicity effect is good; 1 1. Avoid the embarrassment of removing the exhibits at the exhibition; 12. In addition to the above functions, having a certain number of patents is also an important indicator in the listing and other evaluation of enterprises, such as the qualification evaluation of high-tech enterprises, the acceptance and evaluation of scientific and technological projects, etc. Patents are also a bridge for the marketization of scientific research achievements. In short, patents can be used as a shield to protect their own technology and products; It can also be used as a spear to attack opponents' aggression. Making full use of the function of patent will greatly promote the production and operation of enterprises. After applying for a patent, you need to pay the annual fee according to the prescribed time every year, which can be advanced, but not delayed. Of course, if the lag time is less than one month, you can complete the process by paying a late fee. However, if the lag time exceeds six months, the ownership of the patent will be directly revoked by the relevant departments, which will bring many adverse effects. Please don't delay and pay on time.