After Chen Mingluo carefully studied the patent application materials, he found that there were many misunderstandings in his previous behavior.

According to the experience summarized by predecessors, when the idea of ​​invention is formed in the mind, even if it has not been developed successfully, the applicant should record the content of the invention. Once the invention is completed, it is necessary to immediately determine which content can be applied for patent protection.

Since the first application system is adopted in China, it is crucial to submit the patent application to the Patent Office as soon as possible after evaluation. Only one patent right is granted for the same invention content, and the right belongs to the first person to apply. It should naturally be strictly confidential before the application to prevent the loss of novelty of the invention due to disclosure.

Applicants usually hire professional patent agents to help with patent application. After the two parties sign the entrustment agreement, the applicant will generally provide patent briefing materials, and the agent will write the documents based on the content of the briefing materials.

Patent application documents include specifications, claims, drawings of specifications, abstracts of specifications, etc., among which the claims are legal documents that determine the scope of patent protection. Other documents disclose the invention in detail and provide written and substantial support to the scope of protection of the claims.

After the patent application is accepted, it will temporarily remain in a state of uncertain legal results, which can also be called "patent trial" state. Depending on the type of patent and the content of the invention, this time generally lasts one to three years until the patent application is authorized or rejected.

"One to three years?" After Chen Mingluo saw this data, his heart began to thrust.

It is hard for Chen Mingluo to imagine what would happen if his invention had been three years later? It must have been leaked a long time ago, and imitations without copyright would have been spread throughout the market.

He couldn't help but lament that domestic patent protection is really weak enough, and it is not a responsible approach at all.

Thinking of the protection of intellectual property rights, Chen Mingluo couldn't help but shake his head, thinking that his thoughts might not be realized. He could only hope that this invention can make breakthroughs and make the judges see its differences at a glance, right? But this possibility is too slim.

If I had known this, I would have spent a lot of money to let the patent application agency operate this matter. After all, they have relevant channels. If they give enough money, it would work within a few months. Chen Mingluo couldn't help but feel a little regretful for his previous underestimation.

It is obviously very irrational to be patient with the officials of the Patent Office. If you lose the market opportunity, you will lose a lot of money.

However, something unexpected happened to Chen Mingluo. Just less than five days after the express delivery, the Patent Office actually called and said that he would invite him to go to the capital and directly finalize the patent registration matters.

"In other words, you have already determined that my application is valid?" Chen Mingluo was very surprised by this. He never expected that such a result would be.

"There is no problem. We can be sure that your water-saving faucet product can apply for relevant patents." The other party replied very affirmatively.

Chen Mingluo suddenly felt a little fluttering. Having invention is nothing. The most important thing is to implement it into a product and obtain corresponding patents. Such a complicated thing was solved within a few days. Chen Mingluo really felt that God's favor was finally his turn.

"However, how long do you have to stay there to complete the relevant procedures?" Chen Mingluo did not forget to ask, and decided how much clothes and money he brought to the capital to take.

"It won't take a long time, it can be done in two or three days at most." The person from the Patent Office said on the phone.

After Chen Mingluo put down the phone, he felt very strange. When was the Patent Office so efficient?

Patent applications can generally be divided into three types: invention, utility model and appearance design. For products, methods or improvements, invention patents can be applied for; for new technical solutions proposed, new technical solutions suitable for practical purposes proposed, new technical solutions suitable for practical purposes proposed, and new designs that are aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial applications can be applied for appearance design patents.

Chen Mingluo guessed in his heart that it was probably because he applied for an invention patent and a new product that was not available on the market, so it was easier to distinguish it so that he could get the opportunity so smoothly. However, it is unknown whether someone would promote it behind the scenes.

However, since there was a call from there and it was said that the application had been approved, Chen Mingluo still didn't mind going to the capital to get the matter done and get back to do the promotion work. This is a good thing.

When Chen Tongda returned home at noon, Chen Mingluo talked about this.

"It's passed so soon?!" Chen Tongda was obviously shocked.

According to Wang Ran, an old colleague from the School of Education, when he applied for a small invention patent, he often had to spend a year or two. This is the norm. How could it be completed in just a few days?

"Didn't you meet a liar?" Chen Tongda had to remind his son, who was not very experienced in the world. After all, he was still a student and was not clear about the existence of some people in the outside world who made a living by cheating.

Chen Mingluo immediately smiled, "Unless the address you gave me to the patent office is all fake."

Chen Tongda shook his head and thought to himself how it is possible, but he still felt that this matter was a bit strange. The official efficiency should not be so high. However, when he asked about the details, he did not hear Chen Mingluo say that there was something about the high fees he asked for, nor did he give any payment account. The address he asked Chen Mingluo to go to was also a patent office, so it should be correct.

"Anyway, it's only two or three days. If not, I'll take a leave to accompany you." Chen Tongda thought that he was not very busy now. Besides, Xiao Mingxue is also very interested in his son's invention. There should be no problem with taking a leave. "And Mingyang City also has an office in Beijing, and when he goes there, there is food and accommodation, and there is a car to use when necessary, which is very convenient."

Chen Mingluo nodded. Although he is not unfamiliar with the capital, a high school student who goes to apply for a patent will always attract a lot of attention. Since my father is willing to go there together, he is of course optimistic.
Chapter completed!