1. What materials need to be submitted to apply for a utility model patent.
To apply for a utility model patent, the following materials need to be submitted:
1.Application for utility model patent.
2.Drawings (drawings attached to the description).
3.Instructions.
4.Claims.
5.Summary of the instruction manual.
6.Apply for a Power of Attorney (if required).
Among them, the application, description and claims are indispensable, and other materials are determined on a case-by-case basis.
2. How to prepare the application materials for utility model patents.
1.Confirm the type and scope of the application: Before preparing the materials, you need to clarify the type and scope of the utility model patent you want to apply for, so as to determine the content and focus of the application materials.
2.Preparation of technical solutions and scope of patent protection: Before preparing the description and claims, it is necessary to clarify your own technical solutions and the scope of patent protection, so as to accurately describe and define your invention-creation in the application.
3.Prepare the list of application materials: Before preparing the materials, you need to list all the materials that need to be submitted, including the application, description, claims, drawings, abstract of the description, etc., and prepare them one by one according to the list.
4.Preparation of description and claims: The description is the core document of a utility model patent application, which needs to describe in detail the technical solution, technical effects and technical advantages of the invention-creation, so that the examiner can fully understand the invention-creation and recognize its novelty and inventive step. A claim is a formal legal document that defines the scope of protection of an invention-creation, and it is necessary to accurately describe the technical features of the invention-creation in order to determine the scope of patent protection.
5.Preparation of drawings: Drawings are one of the important annexes to a utility model patent application, and the structure and construction of the invention need to be clearly displayed so that the examiner can better understand the invention.
6.Submission of application materials: After preparing all application materials, you need to submit the application materials in accordance with the prescribed procedures and pay the corresponding application fee.
3. Precautions.
1.The application materials must be true, accurate and complete: The materials of the utility model patent application must be true, accurate and complete, and there must be no false or misleading information. Failure to do so may result in the application being rejected or revoked.
2.Pay attention to the preparation of the description and claims: The description and claims are one of the key documents of the utility model patent application, which must be carefully prepared and reviewed. If there are defects or loopholes in the description or claims, the application may be rejected or revoked.
3.Pay attention to the description of the technical solution and the definition of the scope of protection: The core of the utility model patent application is the technical solution and the scope of protection, which must be carefully described and defined. If the technical solution or the scope of protection is improperly described or defective, it may lead to a narrowing of the scope of patent protection or the inability to obtain patent protection.
4.Pay attention to confidentiality measures: For utility model patent applications involving confidential content, strict confidentiality measures must be taken to prevent technology leakage or misappropriation. Failure to do so may result in the technology being preemptively patented by others.
5.Reasonable use of search resources: Before preparing the description and claims, it is recommended to conduct sufficient search and analysis of the search resources in the relevant fields, so as to better understand the status and development trend of the prior art, and provide a strong guarantee for the success of the utility model patent application.