What documents does the patent application include?

The application documents for the invention patent include: the request for the invention patent, the specification (including the appended drawings of the specification if necessary), the patent claim and the abstract (including the appended drawings of the abstract if necessary).

To apply for a patent for utility model, except the request, specification, claim and abstract of the patent for utility model, the appended drawings of the specification and abstract are all necessary documents.

Where an application for a patent for design is filed, the application documents shall include a request for a patent for design, pictures or photographs and a brief explanation.