International Patent
United States
Receipt time: 3-5 working days
Certificate time: 8-12 months
Validity period: 10 years
African Intellectual Property Organization (17 countries)
Receipt time: 3 weeks
Certificate time: 6 months
Validity period: 10 years
Why apply for International Patent
Protect R&D Results
Once a product is granted patent rights, it gains exclusive rights in the market, preventing others from imitating the new technologies and products developed by the company
Obtain High Returns
Patents are intangible assets that can be transferred, inherited, used for property investment, pledged, or licensed to others for licensing fees
Demonstrate Corporate Strength
The exclusivity of patents creates the company's core competitiveness, protecting against infringement while showcasing the company's strong capabilities
Free Corporate Promotion
Adding patent marks during advertising or product production can make products more reliable and enhance the company's reputation
Enjoy Government Support
Local governments have introduced corresponding policies to provide rewards, subsidies, or other support to patent applicants
Patent Application Process Process of Patent Registration
Copy of applicant's ID card
or copy of business license
Priority claim documents
Inventor declaration
Claims, specification, specification drawings, abstract, abstract drawings
Design drawings or photos
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