How much is the utility model patent application and how to apply?

According to the relevant provisions of the patent law, utility model refers to a new practical technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products. Compared with invention patents, utility model patents cannot be methods, but must be products with certain shapes. In addition, the application of utility model patent requires less creativity, but more practicality. The validity period of utility model patent is 10 year, and an annual fee will be generated every year (unlike trademarks, the validity period of trademarks is 10 year, and there is no need to pay midway). Next, let's find out how much the utility model patent is. How to entrust an agency to apply?

1. How much does it cost to apply for a utility model patent?

The application fee for utility model patent is divided into: 1, and the application fee is 500 yuan (only 75 yuan is needed if there is any delay); 2. Agency fee 1998 yuan.

Second, the process of entrusting an agency to apply for a patent for utility model?

1. The customer provides a copy of the applicant's business license or ID card, technical disclosure and patent power of attorney (provided by the agency and stamped by the customer). Both parties sign a patent agency contract and handle related expenses. After the documents are confirmed by both parties, they should be submitted in about 5 working days.

2. After the patent is submitted, the patent acceptance notice will be issued the next day. After about 4-6 months, some patents may receive the first notice of examination opinions. For the notice of examination opinions, it is generally to communicate with the Patent Office in time and reply according to the requirements of the Patent Office.

3. Usually a patent authorization notice will be issued in about 6-8 months, and a registration notice will be issued at the same time. Generally, after receiving the above documents, the patent has been approved. The next step is to pay the fees to China National Intellectual Property Administration. After the payment is completed, the patent certificate can be issued in about one month, indicating that the application is completed.

The above is about how much to apply for a patent for utility model and how to apply. It can be seen that entrusting a patent agency with full authority to apply for a patent for utility model is still very worry-free and labor-saving.

Patent application fee for utility model patent application