What are the patent application procedures? How long does it take to apply for a patent?

What are the patent application procedures? How long does it take to apply for a patent? Here is a brief explanation of how to apply for a patent. After we submitted the patent information to the Patent Office, how did they review it? How long does the patent application process take? Let's take a look. What are the patent application procedures? Patent application step (1) After an enterprise submits a patent application at the acceptance stage, the Patent Office will examine the patent application to determine whether it meets the acceptance conditions. If it meets the acceptance conditions, the enterprise will get the application number and acceptance notice. Those that do not meet the acceptance conditions shall not be accepted. Steps of patent application (2) The contents of the preliminary examination mainly include whether it meets the requirements of relevant laws and regulations, whether the application documents are complete and whether the format meets the requirements. Qualified, will be issued a notice of preliminary examination. Patent application step (III) Publication stage An application for a patent for invention enters the publication stage from the issuance of the notice of preliminary examination. After the public preparation, part of the contents of the patent will be published in the patent bulletin. After the application is published, the applicant has the right to temporary protection. Patent application step (4) Substantive examination stage After the publication of the application for a patent for invention, if the applicant makes a request for substantive examination and it has taken effect, the applicant will enter the substantive examination procedure. In the actual trial process, the novelty, creativity and practicality of the patent application and other substantive conditions stipulated in the patent law will be comprehensively reviewed. Patent application step (5) In the authorization stage, if the application for a patent for invention is not found to be rejected after substantive examination, the examiner will make an authorization notice and apply for the preparation of authorization registration. After the patent authorization is clear, the Patent Office will issue authorization notice and registration notice. After receiving the notice, the applicant shall go through the registration formalities and pay the prescribed fees within 2 months according to the requirements of the notice. If the registration formalities are completed on time, the Patent Office will grant the patent right and issue a patent certificate. How long does it take to apply for a patent? After the patent application is submitted, you can get the acceptance notice. If your patent is finally authorized, its protection date will start from the date of your application. Generally, the longest examination and authorization time of invention patents is about 30 months, because invention patents have to go through two stages: preliminary examination and substantive examination. Utility models and designs are only preliminary reviews. What are the patent application procedures? How long does it take to apply for a patent? We are here to answer this question for you. If you want to apply for a patent, please contact our online customer service or call Bajie Intellectual Property National Free Service Hotline. We have many years of professional intellectual property agency experience, first-class business team and the concept of serving customers wholeheartedly, which will definitely help you apply smoothly.