According to the application category, it can be divided into invention, utility model and design.
1. Invention refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement.
2. Utility model refers to a new practical technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products.
3. Appearance design refers to a new design that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or combination of colors, shapes and patterns of products.
How to divide according to the technical field?
The international patent classification table is divided into 8 parts according to technical fields, A-H.
A: The needs of human life.
B: operation and transportation
Chemistry, metallurgy
D: textiles and paper making
E: fixed structure
F: mechanical engineering, lighting and heating
physics
H: electricity
What materials do I need to submit to apply for a patent?
Application materials required for different patent classifications
According to the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC):
Article 26 Where an applicant applies for a patent for invention or utility model, he shall submit the written request, specification and its abstract, patent right and other documents.
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.
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