What is the workflow of patent application
1. Before applying for a patent, the inventor should conduct patent and non-patent Literature search to determine whether the proposed patent is novel, creative, and practical;
2. The inventor prepares a patent based on the literature search results and the scope of protection required by the patent. The first draft of the application description and other documents, and fill in the "Institute of Physics and Chemistry Patent Application Form" at the same time;
3. The inventor will prepare the first draft of the application description and other documents The electronic version should be submitted to the Business Office together with the "Application Form";
4. After the Business Office conducts a formal review of the application materials submitted by the inventor, it will entrust a patent agency to act as the agent. Application;
5. The patent agent writes the formal application documents based on the first draft of the application description. During the period, the patent agent has the right to learn from the inventor the technical information related to the application and is responsible for keeping the application contents confidential;
6. All application documents have been After the inventor is confirmed, the patent agent will complete filling, printing, copying, etc. according to the format specified by the Patent Office, and then formally submit the application to the Patent Office;
7. For The Patent Office will accept applications that meet the acceptance conditions, determine the application date and application number, and issue an acceptance notice;
8. After the Business Office receives the acceptance notice, File the patent application and pay various application fees.
9. The Business Office will disclose relevant acceptance information in the institute’s online office system, and at the same time provide the research group with a copy of the acceptance notice, and make inquiries and copies for the research group. Other related documents for this patent application are provided for convenience.
10. The Patent Office will conduct a preliminary examination of the accepted patent application and deem it qualified, and issue a preliminary examination qualification notice. Eighteen days from the application datemonth, it will be made public; if it is deemed unqualified, a notice of correction will be issued. If the correction is qualified, it will be made public; if it is not qualified, the application will be rejected.
11. Submit a request for substantive examination to the Patent Office within three years from the date of application. The Patent Office will conduct a substantive examination of the patent application according to its own work arrangements, and Make an authorization decision or a notice of examination opinion
12. After receiving the notice of examination opinion, the business office shall promptly notify the inventor and cooperate with the patent agent within the specified period. Reply to the examiner’s opinions
13. After receiving the authorization notice from the Patent Office, the business office will handle the patent registration procedures and pay various fees within the statutory period. cost.
14. After receiving the payment of various registration fees, the Patent Office will authorize the registration and announcement of the patent, and issue a patent certificate.
15. After the business office receives the certificate, it will be published on the office website. After the inventor sees this information, he can go to the business office to get a copy of the certificate. All original documents will be retained by the business office.
16. At the beginning of each year, the Business Office collects opinions on how to deal with patents that have been authorized for more than 3 years. For patents that the inventor proposes to give up, with the consent of the director, they will be Give up, and pay annual fees for other patents in a timely manner to maintain the survival of the patent rights.
17. In March of each year, the inventors who issued patents in the previous year will be rewarded.
You also need to understand the corresponding legal knowledge when applying for a patent. At this time, you can go to the Legal Savior website to find a lawyer for help.