For individual applications, you can find an agency, because you need to go through many processes to apply for one yourself. It is not convenient. It is recommended that you choose an agent to help register (the following is the process of applying for a patent by yourself)

(1) Determine the application type

1. Invention product shape, structure, production process, formula protection for 20 years

2. Utility model product shape, structure or a combination of both protection 10 years

3. The shape, pattern or color of the design product and their combination are protected for 10 years

(2) Contents of writing application documents:

1. Invention (utility model): request, claims, description, drawings of the description, abstract, and drawings of the abstract.

2. Appearance design: request letter, design drawings or photos, and brief description of the design. Method: Write it yourself or hire an agency to write it.

(3) Submit patent documents

1. Directly mail or submit to the State Intellectual Property Office (Beijing)

2. Submit in person to the State Intellectual Property Office

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(4) Pay the application fee

1. 900 yuan/piece for invention; 500 yuan/piece for utility model; 500 yuan/piece for appearance design. (Agency prices are only a little higher than these: inventions are 4,880 yuan/piece; utility models are 2,380 yuan/piece; designs are 680 yuan/piece)

2. You can pay the application fee to the State Intellectual Property Office to slow down For formalities, 30% is paid, and the annual fee can also be paid at 30% for the first three years.

The following materials must be prepared:

1. Name of the invention;

2. Existing technical information (the technology closest to the invention and which has been disclosed) Materials, including published scientific papers, published patents or literature referenced for the creation of the invention);

3. To achieve the purpose of the invention;

4. Technical solutions to achieve the purpose of the present invention: product inventions require a detailed description of the structural composition of the product, and method inventions require a detailed description of the steps of the method;

5. Drawings (inventions in the mechanical field must have drawings): Can clearly see the structure of the product and distinguish the connection relationship of each component, which can be divided into exploded diagrams, anatomical diagrams, etc.;

6. Specific embodiments (to complete the specific implementation of the invention, including the experimental process Experimental data);

7. The best effect that can be achieved by the present invention;

8. The applicant needs the seal of the unit for the unit: the applicant needs the signature of the individual for the individual;< /p>

9. Each application must provide clear applicant name, detailed address, telephone number, postal code, inventor name and other materials.

Note:

1. Relevant documents submitted to the State Intellectual Property Office (Patent Office), including abstract, abstract drawings, claims, description and description drawings shall be submitted by the patent Written by agent.

2. It takes about three years to apply for an invention patent from application to authorization, and the "Invention Patent Certificate" will be issued about three months after completing the registration procedures.