First, if the enterprise needs multiple patents, but the amount of technology research and development is not much, this method can be adopted.
When the examination opinions issued by the patent think that there are no major problems to be authorized, the applicant can take the initiative to file a divisional application. This not only ensures the authorization rate, but also ensures the application volume.
This situation applies to the situation that a technical point can derive multiple auxiliary technologies-
For example, the inventor developed the specific preparation process of the drug while developing the drug formula.
Such a "fuzzy state" technology can be applied first and then handled separately on the premise that the quality of the technology itself is very good and a high-quality agent is found.
Second, replace the examiner and re-examine, so as to improve the patent licensing rate.
Because patents are manually examined, there is a deviation in personal understanding of technology, and it is very likely that the examiner will issue examination opinions many times, and the applicant can't solve the problem through repeated communication.
At this time, if a divisional application is filed, because the patent examination is randomly assigned to the examiner, it is equivalent to having the opportunity to "replace" the examiner.
In this case, there is an opportunity for re-examination, and because different examiners have different perceptions of technology, in a sense, the success rate of patent acquisition will be greatly improved.
Third, the layout of patents is "confidential".
Patents are publicly protected. Once made public, competitors can also understand their own technical structure.
However, if the applicant "packages" a series of patents in the early stage and applies separately at an appropriate time, the most direct effect is to confuse competitors and make them confused about the routine and purpose of the applicant.