Invention as mentioned in the Patent Law refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement. Its characteristics are: firstly, the invention is a new technical scheme. It is a technical solution to solve various problems in production, scientific research and experiment by using natural laws, and generally consists of several technical characteristics. Secondly, inventions can be divided into product inventions and method inventions. Product invention includes all articles created by people, and method invention includes all methods produced by invention and creation by using natural laws. Method invention can be divided into two types: manufacturing method and operation method. In addition, the invention protected by the patent law can also be an improvement of existing products or methods.
the flow chart of the application and examination of the invention patent is as follows: