Online Chinese Patent Registration

3 Steps · 100% Online · Submitted to CNIPA in 1 Business Day · Real-Time Progress Tracking

Submit Information Online

Fill in your trademark name, target registration classes, and entity credentials (company license/individual passport). The system instantly verifies information completeness and format compliance, with real-time prompts for missing/incorrect items—no manual rechecks needed. Complete entry in just 5 minutes.

Review & Payment

Your submission will undergo a fast review within 1 hour. Once approved, pay online (supports Alipay/WeChat/International Credit Cards): the fee covers “CNIPA official charges + transparent service fees” (no hidden costs). An electronic order receipt (with detailed breakdown) is generated automatically after payment.

Submit to CNIPA

Approved documents are directly submitted to CNIPA within 1 business day. Case progress syncs to your personal dashboard (mobile-accessible), with instant notifications for key milestones (e.g., acceptance notice, review status)—plus downloadable electronic copies of all official documents.

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Three types of Patent Applications in China

Utility Model

$1,299 Exclude Govt Fee
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The Utility Model patent is a technical solution for the product, mainly aimed at the mechanism of the product.

  • Preparation of application
  • Patent search
  • Preliminary Assessment
  • Technical illustrations
  • Electronic filing

Design

$699 Exclude Govt Fee
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The Design patent is about the shape, pattern, color, and other Appearance of your product, including the Graphical User Interface(GUI) of software.

  • Patent search
  • We’ll complete, proofread, and e-file
  • Electronic filing

Invention

$2,399 Exclude Govt Fee
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The Invention patent is the inventor’s protection of new products, new technical solutions, etc.

  • Preparation of application
  • Patent search
  • Preliminary Assessment
  • Technical illustrations
  • Electronic filing

Why Your Business Needs a Chinese Patent

Secure your technical assets & unlock opportunities in the world’s second-largest economy with official patent protection.

Protect Technical Innovations

Chinese patent protection prevents competitors from copying your core technologies (e.g., product structures, designs, or processes) in China’s market. Without a patent, your R&D investments risk being exploited by local players.

Gain Market Competitive Edge

A Chinese patent lets you legally block infringing products from e-commerce platforms (e.g., Taobao, 1688) and supply chains. It also strengthens your brand’s credibility as a “technically advanced” player in local channels.

Monetize R&D Investments

Chinese patents are valuable assets: you can license them to local manufacturers, use them for joint ventures, or include them in corporate valuation. This turns your R&D costs into long-term revenue streams.

Patent Application Document Checklist

Prepare documents by patent type; only differentiated items mark enterprise/individual distinctions

Entity Qualification Documents
Enterprise: Scanned copy of business license/registration certificate (with official seal)
Individual: Scanned copy of passport/ID card (valid for ≥ 6 months)
Required
Patent Power of Attorney
Enterprise: Template provided by us, need to be sealed
Individual: Template provided by us, need to be signed
Required
Design Drawings/Photos
Six views + perspective view (no background/shadow, resolution ≥ 300dpi)
Required
Brief Description of Design
Explain key design points, product usage and other core information
Required
Filing Information
Enterprise: Chinese & English name + address of the enterprise
Individual: Chinese & English name + contact address/phone of the individual
Required
Priority Certificate
Required if there is a need for foreign-related priority
Optional
Entity Qualification Documents
Enterprise: Scanned copy of business license/registration certificate (with official seal)
Individual: Scanned copy of passport/ID card (valid for ≥ 6 months)
Required
Patent Power of Attorney
Enterprise: Template provided by us, need to be sealed
Individual: Template provided by us, need to be signed
Required
Technical Disclosure Document
Explain product structure, improvement points and beneficial effects, including specific implementation methods
Required
Structural Drawings
Six views + perspective view (mark the connection relationship of components, resolution ≥ 300dpi)
Required
Filing Information
Enterprise: Chinese & English name + address of the enterprise
Individual: Chinese & English name + contact address/phone of the individual
Required
Entity Qualification Documents
Enterprise: Scanned copy of business license/registration certificate (with official seal)
Individual: Scanned copy of passport/ID card (valid for ≥ 6 months)
Required
Patent Power of Attorney
Enterprise: Template provided by us, need to be sealed
Individual: Template provided by us, need to be signed
Required
Technical Disclosure Document
Including technical field, background, complete technical solution and implementation examples
Required
Abstract Drawings
Mark key components, resolution ≥ 300dpi
Required
Filing Information
Enterprise: Chinese & English name + address of the enterprise
Individual: Chinese & English name + contact address/phone of the individual
Required
Priority Certificate
Required if there is a need for foreign-related priority
Optional

Full Process of Patent Application

Deliverables & Audit Criteria Included — Each step clearly defines “what to do, what to receive, and compliance requirements”

1
Application Document Drafting + Compliance Audit (5-7 Working Days)

You provide the Technical Disclosure Document; our patent attorneys draft core documents including Claims, Specification, and Abstract, complete drawing of attached figures (if needed), and conduct format compliance audit (aligned with CNIPA requirements).

Audit Criteria: Clear protection scope of Claims, sufficient disclosure in Specification, standardized attached figures, accurate applicant information (priority documents must be matched for foreign-related applications)

Deliverables: Full set of patent application documents (directly submittable), Document Audit Confirmation Form, Applicant Signature Page Template

2
Official Submission + Acceptance (1-2 Working Days)

Submit the application to CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration), pay the application fee, and obtain the 《Patent Application Acceptance Notice》 within 1-2 working days, specifying the application number and classification number.

Audit Criteria: Complete application documents, valid fee payment voucher, compliant applicant signature/seal (notarized POA required for foreign-related applications)

Deliverables: 《Patent Application Acceptance Notice》, Application Number, Payment Voucher, Official Receipt

3
Formal Examination + Supplementary Correction (2-4 Working Days)

CNIPA reviews document format compliance; if defects exist, a 《Supplementary Notice》 will be issued. We provide free supplementary correction plans and revision suggestions.

Audit Criteria: Document format complies with CNIPA standards, clear attached figures, consistent applicant information, complete fee items

Deliverables: 《Supplementary Notice》 (if applicable) + Revised Supplementary Draft, Formal Examination Qualification Notice

4
Substantive Examination (Invention) / Preliminary Examination (Utility Model/Design) (Invention: 6-18 Months; Others: 3-6 Months)

Invention patents enter substantive examination (active application and fee payment required) to review creativity and technical solutions; utility model/design patents undergo preliminary examination. If objections exist, an 《Office Action》 will be issued, and we provide response plans.

Audit Criteria: Invention patents have prominent substantive features and remarkable progress; utility models have practicability; designs have distinctiveness

Deliverables: 《Office Action》 (if applicable) + Response Draft, Examination Progress Tracking Form, Examination Approval Confirmation Form

5
Authorization Announcement + Certificate Issuance (2-3 Working Days)

After passing examination, enter the authorization announcement stage; pay annual fees and stamp duty, CNIPA issues the 《Patent Certificate》. We mail the certificate and provide a Patent Maintenance/Legal Protection Guide.

Audit Criteria: No rejection reasons, complete fee payment, no objections during the announcement period (for invention patents)

Deliverables: 《Patent Certificate》 (Original), Copy of Patent Register, 《Patent Maintenance & Annual Fee Reminder Form》, Legal Protection Guide