The second episode of Page Code’s sharing of useful information——Types of substantive examination patents in different countries

Types of substantive examination patents in different countries

China's patent system stipulates that invention patents must undergo substantive examination, while utility models and designs only adopt a registration system. In theory, as long as you file an application, you can get a certificate. However, other countries around the world have their own considerations regarding the types of inventions that require substantive examination in their own patent examination standards. For example, in Mexico, utility models and designs, like invention patents, require substantive examination. There are many countries around the world that have similar considerations. For example, Russia, Vietnam and other countries have also adopted a full-type substantive examination system. However, there are also countries such as the Netherlands and South Africa that postpone the final determination of patent rights to later litigation procedures in order to save more examination resources.

As a patent applicant, if you have a macro understanding of the patent systems of various countries around the world and some understanding of the examination procedures in each country, you can be fully prepared for your patent application in terms of examination time and financial budget.

Today, Yizhima will take stock of the substantive examination requirements for different types of patents in 30 countries.