What is the process of applying for an invention patent? How much does it cost to apply for an invention patent?

what is the process of applying for an invention patent? How much does it cost to apply for an invention patent? Recently, according to media reports, the screen fingerprint of vivo has won a national invention patent. A recent public information from China National Intellectual Property Administration shows that vivo has applied for a patent for this self-developed technology, and the application date is September 28, 217. Nearly six months have passed since today. Let's introduce the process of applying for an invention patent. How much is the charge? What is the process of applying for an invention patent? 1. Acceptance stage: After the patent applicant has submitted the application documents to the Patent Office, the Patent Office will determine the application date, give the application number and issue an acceptance notice after checking the list of documents. 2. Preliminary examination stage: if the accepted patent application pays the application fee according to the regulations, it will automatically enter the preliminary examination stage. Before the preliminary examination, the application for a patent for invention must first be examined for confidentiality, and if it needs to be kept confidential, it shall be handled according to the confidentiality procedure. 3. Publication stage: The application for a patent for invention enters the publication stage from the issuance of the notice of preliminary examination. If the applicant does not make a request for early publication, it will not enter the public preparation procedure until 18 months from the date of application. If the applicant requests to be made public in advance, the application will immediately enter the public preparation procedure. 4. Substantive examination: After the publication of the application for a patent for invention, if the applicant has made a request for substantive examination and it has taken effect, the applicant will enter the actual examination procedure. If the applicant has not made a request for real trial within three years from the date of application, or the request for real trial has not taken effect, the application shall be deemed to have been withdrawn. 5. Authorization stage: If no rejection is found after the substantive examination, the Patent Office will issue a notice of authorization and a notice of registration after the examiner rechecks it correctly. How much does it cost to apply for an invention patent? (1) Application fee 9 (2) Application surcharge 1. Claim surcharge is charged at 152 per item from item 11. Instruction surcharge is charged at 5 per page from page 31. Printing fee for announcement and publication is charged at 1 per page from page 31. (3) Priority claim fee is charged at 5. (4) Priority claim fee is charged at 8. (5) Examination fee for substance of invention patent application is charged at 25. (6). 3 years (every year) 9 4; 6 years (every year) 12 7; 9 years (every year) 2 1; 12 years (every year) 4 13; 15 years (every year) 6 16; 2 years (every year) 8, (9) Every time the late fee for the annual fee of the invention patent exceeds the prescribed payment time of 1 month, Add 5% of the full annual fee of the current year (1) claim fee for restoration of rights 1 (11) claim fee for extension of time limit 1. claim fee for first extension of time limit (monthly) 3 2. claim fee for extension of time limit again (monthly) 2 (12) change fee for description matters 1. change of inventor, applicant and patentee 2 2. Change of the entrustment relationship of the agent 5 (13) Request fee for invalidation of the invention patent 3 (14) Certificate fee for copies of patent documents (each copy) 3 Note: The reduction of patent fees for patent applicants or patentees with financial difficulties shall be implemented in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Measures for Reduction and Payment of Patent Fees. What is the process of applying for an invention patent? How much does it cost to apply for an invention patent? We will answer this question for you here. If you want to apply for an invention patent, please contact our online customer service or call Bajie Intellectual Property National Free Service Hotline. We have many years of professional intellectual property agency experience, professional business team and the concept of serving customers wholeheartedly, which can help you apply smoothly.