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Patent in CHINA
China has led the world in number of patent filings since 2011, according to the World Intellectual Property Indicators 2020 report from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
If you intend to file your patent internationally, it is highly recommended to consider patent filing in China, it is one if not the major manufacture in the world, therefore if your invention may be manufactured in China, you should evaluate to file your application here.
Foreign companies without a registered office in China or natural applicants must use a local patent attorney to handle the filing of a patent. The quality and experience of the attorney are critical for the value of this asset. In Patentarea our attorneys are selected through a rigorous evaluation process, therefor you can count on a reliable service.
Additionally to this, we offer highly competitive prices in this country. If you need additional information do not hesitate to contact us!.
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General information
Invention patent
Design patent
Filling timelines
The time limit for the PCT national phase entry in is 30 months from the earliest date of
priority and 12 months for direct patent applications (Paris route). This time limit can be extended for 2 additional months paying an additional fee.
The time limit for filing a design is 6 months from the earliest date of priority.
Required documents
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and certified copy of priority, if applicable.
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and certified copy of priority, if applicable. A drawing set of the different views of the design.
Examination stage
The request for examination must be filed within 3 years from the international filing date (if applicable) or the earliest priority date. The first examination report is normally issued between 12 and 18 months from the date of the examination request.
No examination fees must be requested during the pendency of the application. However, after the registration you must request a valuation report in order to enforce your rights. Please check the granting section below.
Granting
The registration fees should be paid within 2 months from the receipt of the notice of allowance along with the pending annuities at the time of the acceptance.
Once your design is accepted for registration the applicant must proceed with the payment of the registration fees within 2 months from the granting notice. It is important to mention that in China the registration does not enforce the right of your design, the exclusive use of the patented design is not protected until a positive evaluation report of the patent is issued. The purpose of this report is to put the patented design into a search and substantive examination, the report will disclose whether the patent right is stable. Contact us for additional information.
FAQ’s
How long can it take a Chinese patent to be issued?
A standard patent application process in China can take around 2 years from the filing date if the request for examination is filed in earlier stage. Nevertheless, China is member of the PPH agreement, therefore with a PPH request the examination stage time can be reduced by more than half. Contact us for additional information.
Can a Chinese patent application be restored after abandonment?
Yes, a patent application that has been abandoned during examination, can be revived by filing a request for restoration and paying the regardign fee within 2 months from the abandonment notice.
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We have a team of patent attorneys and engineers, with years of experience making patent searches, filing patent applications and following up on the patent process in more than 30 countries, which allows us to assure you:
-Competent professionals will perform all the necessary procedures for filing and following up your patent application.
-You will receive timely information regarding updates for the application process.
-If objections or rejections arise in the patent application process, knowledgeable attorneys will advise you on the appropriate course of action.
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