How to apply for an international patent
According to the provisions of the Patent Law, if a Chinese entity or individual applies for a patent in a foreign country for an invention or creation completed domestically, it must first apply to the State Intellectual Property Office for a patent. After applying for a patent in the Office, a request to apply for a patent in a foreign country can be made. Only after review and approval can the patent be applied for in a foreign country.
Chinese entities or individuals can file international applications for patents in accordance with relevant international treaties to which my country is a party. The Patent Office of the State Intellectual Property Office handles international patent applications in accordance with relevant international treaties to which my country is a party, my country's patent law and relevant regulations of the State Council.
When applying for a patent in a foreign country, you should entrust a foreign-related patent agency designated by the Patent Office of the State Intellectual Property Office to handle it.
Guidelines for foreign patent applications
When applying for a foreign patent, Chinese patent applicants must first pay attention to the following instructions:
1. You must first/simultaneously apply in China Patent;
2. Entrust an agency with foreign-related agency rights to act as an agent;
3. Provide relevant data.
Chinese patent applicants generally have three ways to apply for patents abroad:
The above is the editor’s opinion Answers to related questions. If you need to know more about legal knowledge, you are welcome to enter the Legal Savior Network for legal consultation.
No comments yet. Say something...