1. How long does it take to publish and authorize a patent depend on the following conditions:
(1) invention patents usually take 3 to 5 years;
(2) It generally takes 6 months to 12 months for a utility model patent to be granted;
(3) The design authorization can be obtained about 6 months from the general application date.
2. Legal basis: Article 26 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Patent Law.
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.
For inventions that rely on genetic resources, the applicant shall state the direct source and original source of genetic resources in the patent application documents; If the applicant cannot explain the original source, it shall explain the reasons.
Second, what materials are needed to apply for an invention patent?
1, claim;
2. Description summary;
3. Description;
4. Description of drawings;
5. Specific implementation methods.