The examination period of invention patents is very long. Can I apply for acceleration?

According to the current patent application volume and examination level, the average examination and approval period of invention patents in China National Intellectual Property Administration is much shorter than before. The general principle of the examination is to take the examination in the order of application time in this field. However, some applications may involve some important areas that have a significant impact on the national or public interests and need to be authorized quickly. In this case, you can request the priority examination according to the Administrative Measures of China National Intellectual Property Administration on the Priority Examination of Invention Patent Applications.