1, patent inquiry
Patent inquiry is a procedure before patent application, not necessary, but necessary. An effective search report can make the applicant avoid the same or similar rights as the patent right of the previous application.
2. Prepare materials and submit applications
Choose a patent subject, name it, and write materials according to the requirements of the patent examination guide. At present, applications are usually submitted electronically, and patent applicants or agents can submit electronic application documents to China National Intellectual Property Administration online after completing relevant procedures.
3. The State Knowledge Bureau shall pay the fees after accepting it.
Generally, the Patent Office will issue an acceptance notice and a payment notice within 15 working days after receiving the patent application documents. Payment can be made through online banking or postal remittance. Failing to pay the application fee within two months after submitting the application, the application shall be deemed to have been withdrawn; After the payment is successful, the patent application will enter the next step.
4. Review stage
If the invention patent fails to pass the examination within 3 months from the date of application, a notice of correction or examination opinions shall be issued; After the audit is passed, the notice of passing the preliminary examination will be issued and the next stage will be entered.
5. Authorization and authorization announcement
The applicant gets the patent certificate, and the patent application process is basically completed.
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