Can a small invention be patented?

Small inventions can be patented.

According to the provisions of China's patent law, the inventor of a small patent may file an application for patent registration with the patent administration department of the State Council and submit relevant materials. To apply for a patent for invention or utility model, a written request, a specification, an abstract thereof, a patent claim and other documents shall be submitted.

The request shall specify the name of the invention or utility model, the name of the inventor, the name and address of the applicant and other matters.

The specification shall give a clear and complete description of the invention or utility model, which shall be subject to the realization of the technical personnel in the technical field; Attached drawings shall be attached when necessary. The technical points of the invention or utility model shall be briefly explained.

The patent claim shall be based on the specification, and clearly and briefly define the scope of patent protection.

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Reasons for applying for patent:

1. Determine the ownership of the right of invention and creation through legal procedures, so as to effectively protect the achievements of invention and creation and monopolize the market in exchange for the maximum benefit;

2. In order to take the initiative in the market competition, ensure the safety of our production and sales, and prevent our opponents from suing us for infringement (suffering high economic compensation, forcing us to stop production and sales);

3. The state has certain support policies for patent applications (such as patent incentive policies promulgated by the government, high-tech enterprise policies, etc.). ), and will give some policy and economic help;

4. The patent right is protected by the national patent law, and no unit or individual may use it (sue others for patent infringement and demand compensation) without the consent of the patentee;

5. Apply for a patent for one's invention and creation in time, so that one's invention and creation are protected by national laws and prevent others from imitating new technologies and new products developed by enterprises (which constitute technical barriers, and others must obtain the consent of the patentee if they want to develop similar technologies or products);

6. If you don't apply for a patent for your invention and creation in time, others will file a patent application for your labor, and then sue the court or the patent management authority for patent infringement;

7, can not only promote the upgrading of products, but also improve the technical content of products, and improve product quality, reduce costs, so that the products of enterprises in an invincible position in the market competition;

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