Q: What documents do I need to submit to apply for a patent in China?
A: To apply for a patent in China represented by Beijing Tiandun Intellectual Property Agency Co., LTD., you need to submit the following documents:
(1) A contract and information form in which the type of invention applied for is stated, patent, utility model or design; The name, address and nationality of the applicant and inventor; If the priority is claimed, stating the relevant priority information (including the receiving office of the prior application, the application number and filing date);
(2) Specifications, inclusive of description, claims, abstracts and drawings,if any;
(3) If necessary, provide drawings and drawings for abstract;
(4) Request for fee reduction and certificate for fee reduction (required for Chinese applicants)
(4) A power of attorney, which does not require notarization and legalization, may be submitted within the time limit prescribed by the CNIPA after the filing of the patent application;
(5) The certified priority document shall be submitted within three months from the date of filing, otherwise it shall be deemed that no priority has been claimed; and
(6) The certificate of transfer of priority. If the patent applicant in China is inconsistent with the applicant recorded in the priority document, the certificate of transfer of priority shall be submitted within three months from the date of filing in China. The certificate of transfer of priority may be the original or a copy certified by an official certificate or a notarized lawyer.
