What are the software patent application processes?

1. Software patent application process 1. Prepare the copyright application form, software design specification, source code, application form (seal), copy of business license (seal) and commitment letter (seal) for software copyright application. Submit (post) these materials to the copyright bureau for examination and payment, and then wait for evidence collection. 2. Software test preparation, test and evaluation application form, user manual, software design description and software package (CD). Submit data to the key laboratory of computer software evaluation, and agree on the test time and method for testing. Pay after the test is completed, and finally wait for the test report. 3. Fill in the application form for software product registration online, and attach copies of business license, organization code certificate, software test report and copyright certificate, and submit them to the local software product registration agency for review. After the audit is successful, print the application form (with seal) and submit it to the registration authority for re-audit. After the approval, wait for the permit, and finally go to the service hall to get the permit (there is a charge). 2. Software patent application conditions 1. Processing involving automation technology If the invention patent application is to input a computer program into a well-known computer to form a computer-controlled device or a computer-controlled production method, in this case, the computer program and computer hardware are regarded as a whole, then the well-known computer and computer program together constitute a production device or production method for industrial process control. 2, involving the improvement of the internal operating performance of the computer If the theme of the application for a patent for invention involves the method of improving the internal operating performance of a well-known computer system by using a computer program, because the application for a patent for invention aims at solving technical problems and has achieved technical effects by improving the internal operating performance of the well-known computer system, it belongs to the object that can be granted patent protection. 3. Process of measuring or testing a computer program If the theme of an application for a patent for invention is to control and/or execute a certain measuring or testing process by using a computer program, the application for a patent for invention belongs to the object that can be granted patent protection, because it aims at solving technical problems and can obtain technical effects. 4. Software for external data processing If the theme of an application for a patent for invention is to use a computer program running on a well-known computer to process external data to solve specific technical problems, then because it deals with technical problems and uses technical means, it can achieve technical effects, so the application for a patent for invention belongs to the object that can be granted patent protection. These schemes are combined with related products, equipment, computers or measuring devices to form a complete technical scheme, which can be patented. The process of software patent application includes three steps: software copyright application, software testing and software product registration. Software related to automatic technology processing, computer internal performance improvement, computer program measurement or testing can be patented and used for external data processing.