1. Consultation:
1. Determine whether the content of the invention is patentable;
2. Determine where the content of the invention can be applied for. A type of patent (invention, utility model, design)
2. Signing an agency agreement
The purpose of signing an agency agreement at this time is to clarify the applicant and the patent agent The rights and obligations between institutions mainly restrict the patent agent's obligation to keep the applicant's inventions and creations confidential.
3. Technical disclosure
1. The applicant provides the patent agent with background information on the invention or creation or entrusts the search for relevant content;
2. The applicant Detailed introduction to the content of the invention and creation helps patent attorneys fully understand the content of the invention and creation.
4. Determine the application plan
Based on the understanding of the invention and creation, the agent will make a preliminary judgment on the prospects of patent application, and make a preliminary judgment on the possibility of patent authorization. The application will be recommended to be withdrawn by the applicant. At this time, the agency will charge a small consulting fee, and most of the application agency fee will be returned to the applicant.
If the prospect of patent authorization is great, the patent agent will propose a clear application plan, scope and content of protection, and start preparation for the formal application with the applicant's consent.
5. Prepare application documents
1. Write patent application documents;
2. Prepare application documents;
3. Submit Apply for a patent and obtain a patent application number.
6. Review
The China Patent Office will review the patent application documents. During the review process, the patent agent will carry out patent corrections, opinion statements, defenses, changes, etc. If necessary, the applicant should cooperate with the patent agent to complete the above work
7. Examination Conclusion
The China Patent Office will make an authorization or rejection examination conclusion based on the examination situation. This process The processing time is generally: about 6 months for appearance design, about 10-12 months for utility model, and 2-4 years for invention patent.
8. Handle patent registration procedures or reexamination requests:
If the patent application is authorized, go through the registration procedures and receive a patent certificate according to the requirements of the patent authorization notice.
If the patent application is rejected, whether to file a reexamination request will be determined based on the specific circumstances.
At this point, the patent application process is over