China

PCT - NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY

Patent Term: 20 Years

Deadline: 30 months

Language: Chinese

Translation: Must be submitted by the 32-month deadline

Charge for Excess Claims: Excess claims fees applicable; 15 claims included without extra charge

Examination Request: Request for examination must be submitted within three years of the filing date or priority date

Required Documents: Power of Attorney (POA) - Original, Legalized

Annuities: The first annuity is due by the 4th anniversary of the filing date

Patent Term: 20 Years

Deadline: 12 months

Language: Chinese

Translation: Must be submitted at time of filing

Charge for Excess Claims: Excess claims fees applicable; 15 claims included without extra charge

Examination Request: Request for examination must be submitted within three years of the filing date or priority date

Required Documents: POA - Original, Legalized; Assignment not required

Annuities: The first annuity is due at the time of filing

Patent Term: 10 Years

Deadline: 6 months (if not registered within 6 months, late fees apply)

Language: Chinese recommended

Translation: Not required if the application is in Chinese

Charge for Excess Claims: Excess claims fees applicable; details not specified

Examination Request: Examination request not required

Required Documents: POA - Original, Legalization not required

Annuities: The first annuity is due by the 1st anniversary of the registration date

Patent Term: 10 Years

Deadline: None (renewable every 10 years)

Language: Chinese

Translation: Not required if the application is in Chinese

Charge for Excess Claims: Not applicable

Examination Request: Examination request not required

Required Documents: POA - Original, Legalization not required

Annuities: The first annuity is due by the 1st anniversary of the registration date