This paper briefly introduces the concept of patent application date and its determination principle.

This paper briefly introduces the concept of patent application date and its determination principle.

The patent application date, also known as the key date, is the date when the patent administrative department of the State Council receives the patent application documents. If the patent application documents are mailed by post office, the postmark date shall be the application date. Where the patent applicant enjoys priority, the priority date shall be the filing date. (P 15 1)

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