What is the procedure for applying for a patent?

The patent application process includes: 1. Writing patent application materials, including patent request, abstract of specification, appended drawings of abstract, patent claim, specification, appended drawings of specification, etc. , in strict accordance with the requirements for the preparation of documents. Under normal circumstances, the applicant can't do it independently and needs the assistance of professionals from an institution. 2. Send the patent application materials to the acceptance office of the State Patent Office and wait for the acceptance notice. 3. Pay the patent application fee in time after receiving the acceptance notice, and also pay the examination fee for the invention patent, and wait for the patent authorization notice after paying the fee. 4. Pay the certificate fee and the annual fee for the first year in time after receiving the patent authorization notice, and wait for the patent certificate. After obtaining the patent certificate, it means that the patent application is successful. In China, the patent is granted to the first applicant, and the invention is subject to the first application, so the patent application date is very important. An application for a patent for an invention shall be limited to one invention. Two or more inventions belonging to a general inventive concept may be filed as one application. Article 26 of the Patent Law: To apply for a patent for invention or utility model, a request, specification, abstract, patent right and other documents shall be submitted. The request shall specify the name of the invention or utility model, the name of the inventor, the name and address of the applicant and other matters. The specification shall give a clear and complete description of the invention or utility model, which shall be subject to the realization of the technical personnel in the technical field; Attached drawings shall be attached when necessary. The technical points of the invention or utility model shall be briefly explained. The patent claim shall be based on the specification, and clearly and briefly define the scope of patent protection. For inventions that rely on genetic resources, the applicant shall state the direct source and original source of genetic resources in the patent application documents; If the applicant cannot explain the original source, it shall explain the reasons.