| Invention |
1. Invention patent refers to a creation of technical ideas utilizing the laws of nature, and the so-called “creation utilizing the laws of nature” includes a creation of method, structure, and apparatus. 2. Invention patent application is examined by substantive examination, and the period of examination is approximately two to two and half years. 3. Patent application will be published on a date 18 months after filing. 4. The term of invention patent shall expire after a period of 20 years starting from the filing date. |
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| Utility Model |
1. Utility model refers to a creation of technical ideas relating to the shape and structure of an article object or combination of articles, utilizing the laws of nature. 2. Utility model patent application is examined by formal examination, and the period of examination is approximately 4 to 6 months. 3. The term of utility model shall expire after a period of 10 years starting from the filing date. |
| Design |
1. Design patent refers to a creation made in respect of the shape, pattern, color, or any combination thereof of an article as a whole or in part by visual appeal. For computer generated icons and graphic user interface applied to an article, a design application may also be filed pursuant to the law. 2. Design patent application is examined by substantive examination, and the period of examination is approximately one year. 3. The term of design patent shall expire after a period of 15 years starting from the filing date. |
1. Samples, physical objects, photos, structures, processes, or graphic files (2D or 3D graphic files drawn with drawing software such as AutoCAD, Solid Works or Pro/E) of the patent application.
2. Description of relevant prior art (samples, physical objects, photos, or graphic files may also be provided), that is, the problems and drawbacks of the prior art (deficiencies of the conventional equipment or practice are also the points of improvement or innovation of this creation).
3. Detailed description of a specific structure, method, and its operation method or process, and the description of the advantages and effects of this creation.
4.Provide the name and identity card number of the person providing the creation. If the applicant is a natural person, please provide the name, identity card number and address of the applicant. If the applicant is a legal entity, please provide the name, representative, unified number and address of the applicant.