Classification of patent applications:

1. Patents for invention: New technological solutions proposed for the improvement of products, methods or products and methods may be applied for patents for invention;

2. Patents for utility models: new technical schemes suitable for practical use proposed for the shape, structure or combination of products can be applied for patents for utility models;

3. Appearance design patents: For new designs with aesthetic feeling and suitable for industrial applications, which are based on the shape, pattern or combination of products and the combination of color, shape and pattern, the patent for appearance design can be applied for.

Reasons for patent application:

1. To determine the ownership of the right of invention and creation through legal procedures, so as to effectively protect the achievements of invention and creation and monopolize the market in exchange for the greatest benefits;

2. In order to win the initiative in the market competition, ensure the safety of production and sales, and prevent our opponents from suing us for infringement of rights with patents (suffering from high economic compensation, forcing them to stop production and sales);

3. The state has certain supporting policies for patent applications (such as the patent incentive policy promulgated by the government and the high-tech enterprise policy), which will give some policy and economic assistance.

4. The patent right is protected by the national patent law. No unit or individual can use it without the consent of the patentee (suing others for infringement of the patent right and seeking compensation).

5. To apply for patents in time for their inventions and creations, so that their inventions and creations are protected by national laws, and to prevent others from imitating the new technologies and products developed by their enterprises (which constitute technical barriers, if others want to develop similar technologies or products, they must obtain the consent of the patentee).

6. If you do not apply for a patent in time for your invention or creation, someone else will apply for a patent for your work, and in turn, you will be sued by the court or the patent administration agency for infringement of your patent right.

7. It can promote the renewal of products, improve the technical content and quality of products, reduce costs, and make the products of enterprises invincible in the market competition.

8. If an enterprise owns more than one patent, it is the embodiment of its strong strength, an intangible asset and intangible propaganda. (Enterprises with independent intellectual property rights are not only the strong enterprises that consumers tend to flourish, but also the main target groups supported by various government policies.) The 21st century is the era of knowledge economy and the future of the world. Competition is the competition of intellectual property rights.

9. Patented technology can be sold (transferred) as a commodity, which is more legally guaranteed than pure technology transfer, so as to achieve its economic value.

10. The effect of patent publicity is good.

11. Take the initiative to avoid the embarrassment of removing exhibits from exhibitions.

12. In addition to the above functions, patents have a certain number of patents as an important indicator in the listing and other evaluation of enterprises, such as the qualification evaluation of high-tech enterprises, the acceptance and evaluation of scientific and technological projects, etc. Patents also play a bridge role in the marketization of scientific research achievements. In short, patents can be used not only as shields to protect their own technology and products, but also as spears to combat opponents'infringement. Making full use of the functions of patents can greatly promote the production and operation of enterprises.

Benefits of patent applications:

1. As an intangible asset, patent has great commercial value and is an important means to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises.

2. The application for patent for scientific research achievements is the basis for enterprises to implement patent strategy.

3. The quality and quantity of patents are the embodiment of enterprise's innovation ability and core competitiveness, and the symbol of enterprise's status and status in the industry.

4. Enterprises can obtain long-term benefits through the application of patent system.

5. Patent ownership by enterprises is a necessary precondition for declaration of high-tech enterprises, innovation funds and other scientific and technological plans and projects.