Complete the research of invention or utility model technology: before applying for patent certificate, it is necessary to complete the research of invention or utility model technology and get preliminary verification.
Patent Search: Before filing a patent application, it is necessary to conduct a patent search to evaluate whether there are related technologies or patents at present, so as to avoid repeated applications.
Preparation of patent application: after the retrieval is completed, the patent application should be prepared and submitted according to the type of patent application. The patent application needs to describe the technical characteristics, implementation methods and technical effects of the research in detail.
Submit the application and pay the fee: the applicant needs to submit the prepared patent application to the Patent Office and pay the corresponding fee to apply for a patent. The Patent Office will examine the application and give a reply within a certain period of time.