Do I have to pay for the patent application?

The patent application is to China National Intellectual Property Administration, not to the local area, so the price is the same all over the country.

It's more difficult to apply by yourself because it involves many documents. It is suggested to find a local agency and consult the local intellectual property office. In some areas, there are preferential and subsidy policies, which can reduce the previous application and agency fees.

The applicant shall pay the trademark registration fee and agency fee to the trademark agency, and the trademark registration fee charged by the Trademark Office shall be deducted from the advance payment of the trademark agency.