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Patent Contents 1. Definition of Patents 2. Characteristics of Patents 3. Types of Patents 4. Patent Application Process 5. Patent Application Documents 1. Definition of Patents • A patent is a property right for an invention granted by a government to anyone who invents something new, useful and non-obvious for a period of about twenty years from the filing date of a patent application, and provides the right to exclude others from exploiting the invention during that period. • Patents are territorial, meaning that one must apply for patent protection in each country where protection is sought. Patent protection in a given country does not extend to other countries. 2. Characteristics of Patents • novel • useful • not obvious 3. Types of Patents P. R. of China • Invention patents • Utility patents • Design patents 3. Types of Patents The United States of American • Utility patents • Design patents • Plant patents 4. Patent Application Process (1) Determine invention’s patentability (2) Decide type of patent (3) Get ready to apply (4) Prepare and submit application (5) Work with the examiner (6) Receive the approval (7) Maintain the patent 5. Patent Application Documents • Specification • Abstract • Summary of drawings (when applicable) • Claim • Drawings Instructions (when applicable) 有缘学习更多+谓ygd3076考证资料 Thanks!