How long does it take to apply for a patent?

Legal analysis: it usually takes more than 18 months to apply for a patent for invention. If quick review is needed, the fastest authorization is 12 months.

The application time of utility model patent generally takes about 6 months to authorize.

Generally, it takes about 45 days, and the China National Intellectual Property Administration Patent Office of the State Administration of Market Supervision will issue the Notice of Qualified Preliminary Examination of Invention Patents. If the examination fee is paid immediately, it usually takes about 15 months to get the power of attorney.

Legal basis: Article 34 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). After receiving an application for a patent for invention, the administrative department for patent in the State Council, after preliminary examination, finds that it conforms to the provisions of this Law, and shall publish it within 18 months from the date of application. The patent administration department of the State Council may publish its application at an early date upon the request of the applicant.