What is the intellectual property application process
(1) Consultation
1. Determine whether the content of the invention is patentable; for consultation, suggestions Consult with several companies and compare to determine the correct conclusion. Because many information receptionists are currently paid on a commission basis, and due to business volume, they sometimes respond inappropriately to inquiries.
2. Determine where the content of the invention and creation can be applied for A type of patent (invention, utility model, design)
(2) Sign the agency agreement
The purpose of signing an agency agreement at this time is to clarify the rights and obligations between the applicant and the patent agency, mainly to bind the patent agent to the obligation to keep the applicant's inventions and creations confidential.
(3) Technical briefing
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 introduces the content of the invention and creation in detail to help the patent agent 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 will make suggestions for applications with little possibility of patent authorization. If the applicant withdraws, the agency will charge a small consulting fee at this time, and most of the application agency fees 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. Application work.
(5) Prepare application documents
1. Write patent application documents;
2. Prepare application documents;
3. Submit a patent application 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) Review conclusion
The Chinese Patent Office will make an authorization or rejection conclusion based on the review situation.
(8) Handling patent registration procedures or reexamination requests:
span>If the patent application is authorized, according to the patent authorization notice Go through registration procedures and receive a patent certificate.
If the patent application is rejected, it will be determined on a case-by-case basis Whether to file a request for review.
At this point, the patent application process is over.
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