There are currently two types of patent examination systems around the world, one is the examination system and the other is the non-examination system.
The non-examination system is also called the registration system or the preliminary examination system. In short, it only conducts a formal examination of the patent application, such as whether the application document format is correct, whether the document content is complete, and the applicant and inventor information. Is it correct? If there are no problems with the patent application form, the patent right will be granted.
The examination system is also called the substantive examination system. In addition to the above-mentioned formal examination of the patent application, it also conducts a substantive examination. For example, in my country, the substantive examination will examine whether the application has novelty, creativity and practicality. wait.
my country’s patents are currently divided into three types. Among them, inventions adopt a substantive examination system, and utility models and designs adopt a preliminary examination system. Therefore, the examination period for utility models and designs is usually shorter than that of inventions, and they are easier to authorize.
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