It is not much different from the previous process. To apply for a patent, an enterprise must submit the corresponding documents, but there are some differences between them. Generally speaking, there are requests, patent information and specifications. After these materials are fully prepared, they must go to China National Intellectual Property Administration or some subordinate institutions to submit the materials and pay the corresponding fees. If there is a reduction or exemption policy, it should also be attached. When all the information departments accepted the unquestionable meaning, they naturally entered the preliminary examination stage. This step is mainly to screen the obvious problems of patents. If there are no problems, the invention patent will enter the next stage of publication, while the utility model and appearance will basically pass. This is the process and cost of applying for a patent in the early stage.
Due to the professionalism and strictness of invention patents, the next stage of patent application process and expenses must be carried out. The publicity mentioned above is the procedure after receiving the "certificate of first instance". If the applicant wishes to pay the priority fee in advance, he will publish an announcement in the patent gazette. After the announcement, the applicant still needs to pay the substantive examination fee, and the Intellectual Property Office will enter the substantive examination stage. If there is any problem, the application will be rejected, and if there is no problem, the corresponding certificate will be issued.
However, in practice, due to the lack of understanding of patents by many enterprises, there is often no effective implementation plan for the process and cost of patent application, which often leads to the delay or even failure of patent application. So whether enterprises or individuals have this demand, the best way is to find a professional agency to help them. In the process, a confidentiality agreement will be signed. At this time, all information will be processed by the platform as long as the enterprise provides the corresponding patents and material descriptions. Time is fast and efficiency is high. The most important thing is not to take detours. In view of the long service time, it often costs thousands of dollars.
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