What is the U.S. Patent Application Process? How to apply for a U.S. patent

1. The process of applying for an invention patent in the United States1.Preparation of application documents 2Filing an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) 3

Acceptance (Notice of Acceptance issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office) 4Disclosure (18 months from the filing date, the USPTO publishes the patent application) 5Substantive examination (the United States Patent and Trademark Office conducts a substantive examination of the patent application, and the applicant must answer the notice of reasons for refusal) 6

Grant and publication (if the patent application meets the relevant legal requirements, the USPTO grants a patent for the invention and announces the grant of the patent).

2. The process of applying for a design patent in the United States1.Preparation of application documents 2Filing an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) 3

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issues Acknowledgment of Acknowledgment 4The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issues a Notice of Acceptance 5The United States Patent and Trademark Office conducts substantive examination of a design patent application 6

If the USPTO finds that the application is defective, it will issue a notice of reasons for action, to which the applicant must answer 7If the USPTO examines the application without finding a reason for rejection, or if the applicant's reply successfully convinces the examiner, a notice of grant is issued to the applicant (in the case of a notice of refusal in the absence of a notice of refusal, the time is approximately 15-18 months after filing the application) 8The applicant must pay the authorization fee and complete the authorization procedures within the prescribed time limit (within 3 months from the date of mailing of the authorization notice)9

Deliver a certificate. The process and materials for filing a U.S. patent application.

Hello The process of applying for a design patent in the United States.

1.Preparation of application documents 2Filing an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) 3

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issues Acknowledgment of Acknowledgment 4The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issues a Notice of Acceptance 5The United States Patent and Trademark Office conducts substantive examination of a design patent application 6

If the USPTO finds that the application is defective, it will issue a notice of reasons for action, to which the applicant must answer 7If the USPTO examines the application without finding a reason for rejection, or if the applicant's reply successfully convinces the examiner, a notice of grant is issued to the applicant (in the case of a notice of refusal in the absence of a notice of refusal, the time is approximately 15-18 months after filing the application) 8The applicant must pay the authorization fee and complete the authorization procedures within the prescribed time limit (within 3 months from the date of mailing of the authorization notice)9

Deliver a certificate.

Ways to apply for a U.S. invention patent and materials required:

1. Paris Convention Pathway:

After filing an application in China, if you file a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office before the expiration of 12 months from the first prior patent filing date (i.e., the priority date), you can enjoy priority treatment and need to submit priority documents.

Materials required for the Paris Convention pathway:

If priority is claimed, the notice of acceptance of the earlier application and the priority document of the earlier application (the priority document can be submitted at the same time as the application or within 16 months from the priority date);

Statement of Small-Scale Entity (if the applicant is an individual, or an SME with less than 500 employees, or a non-profit organization);

Affidavits and Power of Attorney.

2. Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Pathway:

PCT is the English abbreviation of Patent Cooperation Treaty, which is an international treaty on patent applications. According to the provisions of the PCT, the applicant can file an international application through the PCT route and designate to apply for a patent in almost all countries in the world, that is, to file an international PCT application with the China National Intellectual Property Office within 12 months from the filing date (priority date) of the earlier application in China, and to file an application for entry with the USPTO Office within 30 months from the priority date.

Documents required for the PCT pathway:

the original application documents submitted and the PCT request or published PCT application booklet;

International search report;

amended claims under PCT Article 19, if any;

International preliminary examination report, application documents amended under PCT Article 34 (if any);

Statement of Small-Scale Entity (if the applicant is an individual, or an SME with less than 500 employees, or a non-profit organization);

Affidavits and Power of Attorney.

1. Filing a U.S. patent application: After the application is filed, the USPTO will issue an official receipt.

2. Formal examination of the U.S. patent: After the formal examination is passed, the USPTO will issue a formal official notice of acceptance.

3. Disclosure: After passing the examination, it will be automatically published within 18 months from the filing date or priority date, or within 18 months from the filing date according to the applicant's request.

4. Substantive examination: generally 12 to 18 months to issue an examination opinion, if rejected, the applicant shall reply within 3 months from the date of receipt of the notice.

5. U.S. patent registration procedures: If there is no reason for rejection after examination, a notice of grant will be issued, and the applicant shall go through the patent registration formalities and pay the registration fee within 3 months from the date of receipt of the notice.

Applicants who protect their inventions under the U.S. patent system must file a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The USPTO will require the applicant to submit the relevant documents and pay the appropriate fees. The examiner will examine the patentability of the application based on the application materials submitted by the applicant and the scope of protection requested by the applicant.

When the content of the application meets the requirements for patent grant, a notice of grant will be issued to the applicant. So what is the process and materials for a U.S. patent application? Shangbiao Intellectual Property Rights will take you to learn about it here!

1. U.S. Patent Application Path:

1.Direct Application Route.

Filing an invention patent application before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office;

2.Pathway to the Patent Cooperation Treaty.

Filing an invention patent application at the USPTO Office;

2. What documents are required for a U.S. patent application?

4.Small-scale entity statements;

5.Affidavit, if it is applied for by a entrusted ** agency, a power of attorney is also required.

3. What is the process of applying for a patent in the United States?

1.Prepare the above materials to submit the documents to the U.S. Patent Office or the USPTO Acceptance Division;

2.After receiving the application materials, the relevant department shall determine the date of receipt and give the application number;

3.The application department will conduct a formal examination and determine the application date, and complete the document processing and data collection.

4.The application is assigned to the examination department for review according to the classification number, and the main process of review mainly includes:

Formal examination and search, substantive examination, applicant's response, re-examination, decision, etc.

If a patent is refused, it can be appealed to the Patent Application and Conflict Commission.

What is the process and information of a U.S. patent application? Generally speaking, if you want to apply for a U.S. patent, you also need to have an accurate translation, so it is recommended that you can entrust a ** agency to apply for it on your behalf, and more U.S. patent applications are in Shangbiao intellectual property rights. If you have other patent questions, welcome to consult Shangbiao intellectual property professional consultants!