How long is the patent recovery period?

Legal analysis: The period of patent right restoration is: within 2 months from the date when the obstacle is removed, and within 2 years at the latest from the date when the period expires, the patent administrative department of the State Council may be requested to restore the right.

Legal basis: Article 44 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) is under any of the following circumstances, and the patent right shall be terminated before the expiration of the time limit:

(a) failing to pay the annual fee in accordance with the provisions;

(2) The patentee waives his patent right in writing.

Where the patent right is terminated before the expiration of the time limit, it shall be registered and announced by the patent administration department of the State Council.