China Patent Filing & Prosecution Services
End-to-end patent prosecution and portfolio support in China — from filing and Office Action response to reexamination and maintenance.
China Patent Filing
Comprehensive filing support for invention patents, utility models, designs, and PCT national phase applications in China.
Invention Patent Filing
Protection for new technical solutions relating to products, processes, or improvements.
- 20-Year Patent Term
- Substantive Examination
- Products, Processes & Improvements
Utility Model Filing
Protection for practical technical solutions relating to the shape or structure of a product.
- 10-Year Patent Term
- Preliminary Examination
- Product Shape & Structure
Design Patent Filing
Protection for the overall or partial visual appearance of a product.
- 15-Year Patent Term
- Preliminary Examination
- Shape, Pattern & Visual Features
PCT National Phase Entry into China
Enter the Chinese national phase based on a PCT international application, with coordinated deadline review, Chinese translation, filing, and prosecution support.
National Phase Preparation
Review of PCT application data, priority details, and required documents for entry into China.
Translation & Adaptation
Chinese translation and China-specific document preparation.
Filing & Prosecution
CNIPA filing, formalities, examination, and ongoing reporting.
Office Action Response
Technically grounded, strategy-led responses to CNIPA examination opinions.
Office Action Assessment
Identify the examiner's objections, procedural or formal issues, and the key matters requiring response.
Prior Art & Claim Analysis
Compare the cited prior art with the claims to identify distinguishing features, amendment basis, and defensible claim scope.
Response Strategy
Develop a practical response strategy that balances grant prospects, claim scope, and the applicant's commercial objectives.
Drafting & Filing
Prepare, finalize, and file the response with CNIPA, followed by clear reporting on the submission and next steps.
Patent Reexamination
Strategic support for challenging CNIPA rejection decisions through focused case assessment, argument development, claim strategy, and procedural management.
Assessment & Reexamination Strategy
Evaluate the rejection decision and develop a focused strategy for seeking reconsideration before CNIPA.
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Rejection Decision Assessment
Review the grounds for rejection, cited prior art, examination history, and the key issues requiring reconsideration.
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Prior Art & Claim Review
Reassess the cited references and claim language to identify defensible distinctions and potential amendment positions.
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Reexamination Strategy
Develop an appropriate strategy combining claim amendments, technical explanations, and legal arguments.
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Amendment Planning
Evaluate available amendment approaches while balancing grant prospects, claim scope, and the applicant's commercial objectives.
Request Preparation & Procedure Management
Prepare and manage the reexamination request from filing through subsequent CNIPA communications and procedural developments.
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Request Preparation & Filing
Prepare and file the reexamination request, supporting arguments, and amended application documents where appropriate.
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Technical & Legal Arguments
Develop clear technical reasoning and legal arguments addressing the decisive grounds of rejection.
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Official Communication Response
Review subsequent CNIPA communications and prepare appropriate responses or further amendments when required.
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Procedure Management
Monitor deadlines, procedural status, official communications, and next-step requirements throughout the reexamination process.
Patent Annual Fee Payment
Reliable monitoring, payment coordination, and reporting to help maintain Chinese patent rights.
Annual Fee Monitoring
Track annuity due dates, patent years, and applicable payment windows throughout the patent term.
Payment Coordination
Confirm payment instructions, calculate applicable official fees, and arrange timely payment.
Payment Confirmation & Status Reporting
Provide payment confirmation, available official records, and updated patent status after completion.
Late Payment & Restoration Support
Assess available options following a missed deadline and assist with surcharge or restoration procedures where permitted.