What does patent examination mean?

Patent examination refers to the process of examining, verifying, evaluating and judging the patented technology applied by professional departments when applying for a patent. The purpose of patent examination is to judge whether a patent meets the requirements of patent laws and regulations and the examination standards of the patent examination department. Patent technology mainly includes invention, utility model and design, and the corresponding application documents are invention application, utility model application and design application respectively.

Patent examination is an important link to ensure the legitimacy of patent rights. Patent right is a legal tool to protect innovation, and ensuring the legitimacy of patent right is an important aspect to ensure that innovation and creativity are protected by law. Patent examination mechanism ensures the uniqueness and practicability of patented technology or innovation, which helps to safeguard the interests of the public and the patent system.

When submitting a patent application, the applicant must disclose his patented technology in detail and describe his product or process with professional terms and charts. The patent examination department will examine these application materials and issue an examination report, which contains information such as examination results, compliance with legal views, technical necessity, and whether there are technologies that interfere with existing technologies. The applicant can inquire and modify according to the examination results, and finally obtain the patent authorization.