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Steps to apply for an invention patent

1. How to apply for an invention patent?

1. The application process for an invention patent is as follows:

(1) Apply for a patent to the Trademark Office;

(2) Submit the application, description, abstract and rights Request letter and other documents;

(3) Trademark Office conducts preliminary examination;

(4) Issue announcement;

(5) Apply to Trademark Office for substantive examination ;

(6) After review and approval, an invention patent certificate will be issued, and it will be registered and announced at the same time.

2. To apply for an invention or utility model patent, a request, description, abstract and claims must be submitted. The request shall state the name of the invention or utility model, the name of the inventor, the name and address of the applicant, and other matters. The description should provide a clear and complete description of the invention or utility model, and should be capable of being implemented by a person skilled in the technical field. Have drawings if necessary. The technical key points of the invention or utility model should be briefly described. The claims should be based on the description and clearly and briefly define the scope of patent protection.

2. What are the requirements for applying for a patent?

1. Subject qualifications. That is, the applicant is the patentee or its authorizer;

2. The materials are complete;

3. The time is ripe. That is, apply to the Patent Office for substantive examination within the prescribed time limit;

4. The object is qualified. That is, a patent should have novelty, creativity and practicality.