Filing a PCT application for invention entry into China

Patentable subjects: any new technical solution relating to a product, a process or improvement thereof.

Deadline for entering into China under Chapter II of PCT, from the earliest priority date: 30 months or 32 months (within grace period)

Documents for filing an invention application:

Chinese translation of original application and amendments

Copy of the international publication;

Amendments and corresponding statements under Chapter I or II of PCT (if available);

Power of attorney (duly executed by applicant);

Certified priority documents, if the priority is claimed;

Assignment for priority right, if any.

Language: Chinese

Procedure:

Forwarding an application for invention to CNIPA;

Preliminary examination (about 3~6 months from filing date);

Publication (18 months from filing date or priority date);

Substantive examination stage (about 1.5 to 4 years from filing date or priority date);

Granting stage.

Patent right duration: 20 years