How do I know if the product has been patented?

If you want to know whether the product has been patented by others, the most direct way is to do a novelty search first. There are many ways. You can check it on free patent retrieval websites such as Speedpost, Baiteng and Runtong, or you can go to the patent office retrieval center to do special novelty retrieval (charge). In addition, you can also consult an intermediary. If you want to apply for a patent in the future, you can find an agency to do a simple novelty search, and the general agency will provide this service free of charge.

How to know what patents a product currently has?

First, use a computer or smart phone.

Everyone attaches great importance to product patents now, and patented products can actually reassure consumers. Many people will see the patent mark on the product when they buy it, which shows that the product is also certified. So how should you make an inquiry? In fact, the query method is relatively simple. You can use your mobile phone or computer, then open the browser to access the websites of patent examination information inquiry in China and many countries, and click Enter to enter this interface.

Second, the specific operation steps

After entering this interface, you can choose the official account of WeChat for inquiry, and you don't need to register an additional account. Just click Enter and read the notes. Then you can use the mouse to pull the page to the bottom and choose to agree with the above statement. Click Continue to enter the interface, and then you will see a lot of blanks to fill in. At this time, as long as you have the patent number of the product, you can enter the patent number, then fill in the verification code and click Query. At this time, you will see the products after the patent you searched for.

Legal basis:

patent law of the people's republic of china

Article 22 An invention or utility model that has been granted a patent right shall be novel, creative and practical. Novelty means that the invention or utility model does not belong to the prior art; No unit or individual filed an application for the same invention or utility model with the administrative department for patent in the State Council before the filing date, and it was recorded in the patent application documents published or announced after the filing date. Creativity means that compared with the prior art, the invention has outstanding substantive features and remarkable progress, and the utility model has substantive features and progress. Practicality means that the invention or utility model can be manufactured or used and can produce positive effects. The existing technology mentioned in this law refers to the technology known to the public at home and abroad before the date of application.