I. Preparation before application
1. Before applying for a patent, the applicant should search to find out whether there is the same invention or design before and determine whether to apply for a patent. The applicant shall be responsible for the novelty, creativity and practicality of his invention and creation.
2. consider what kind of patent to apply for.
There are three kinds of patents in China: invention, utility model and design.
Invention as mentioned in the patent law refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement; The term "utility model" as mentioned in the patent law refers to a new technical scheme suitable for the shape, structure or combination of products; The term "design" as mentioned in the Patent Law refers to a new design that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial application, based on the shape, pattern or combination of shape, pattern and color of a product.