What are the qualifications of a patent attorney
Patent attorneys are often technicians who are knowledgeable in a certain technical field . According to the relevant laws and regulations of our country, Chinese citizens who have the right to vote and be elected can apply to the China Patent Office to register as a patent agent if they meet the following conditions:
(1) Over 18 years old, with full capacity for civil conduct;
(2) Graduated from a college majoring in science and engineering (or having equivalent academic qualifications), and mastering a foreign language;
(3) Familiar with patent law and related legal knowledge ;
(4) Engaged in scientific and technical work or Legal work.
Among them, those graduating from science and engineering majors in colleges and universitiesIt refers to obtaining a nationally recognized college degree or above in science and engineering and obtaining a diploma.
1. What is a patent attorney
Patent agent (the "Patent Agency Regulations (Revised Draft for Review)" published by the Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council on February 11, 2011 changed the title of "patent agent" to "patent agent") refers to someone who has obtained a patent Agent qualification certificate, a person who holds a patent agent practicing certificate and is engaged in patent agency work full-time in a patent agency.
2. Business scope of patent attorney
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(1) Provide consultation for patent applications;
(2) Act as an agent in writing patent application documents, applying for patents and handling the approval process Various procedures and post-approval matters;
(3) Act as an agent in various matters involving the reexamination of patent applications, revocation of patent rights or invalidation, or provide consultation for the above procedures;
(4) Handle matters related to the transfer of patented technology, or provide consultation;
(5) Other related patent matters.
Patent agent qualifications must be assessed by relevant departments, and only those who pass the exam can be registered. There is China The Patent Office, the Bureau of Justice, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and other relevant departments and groups form a Patent Agent Assessment Committee to assess those who apply to be registered as patent agents, and to supervise and guide patent agency work in business. Applications for registration as patent agents Agents who have passed the examination of the Patent Agent Assessment Committee will be registered as patent agents by the China Patent Office and issued a patent agent certificate, which means they have obtained the patent agent qualification. Issued a patent agent certificate, they have obtained the patent agent qualification. .
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