Steps to apply for a patent:
1. Write patent application materials, including patent request, abstract of specification, appended drawings of abstract, patent claim, specification, appended drawings of specification and other documents. None of the above documents are indispensable, and the writing requirements of documents are very strict. You need to find an organization or a professional to help you.
2. Send the patent application materials to the acceptance office of China National Intellectual Property Administration Patent Office and wait for the acceptance notice.
3. Pay the patent application fee in time after receiving the acceptance notice and wait for the patent authorization notice.
4. Pay the fee in time after the patent authorization notice and wait for the patent certificate.