Translation guide
The process or act of applying for a patent, or the documents submitted to do so.
Referring to the action of submitting a patent application.
The standard term for 'patent application' as an act or process. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to apply for a patent'.
特許出願をしました。
I filed a patent application.
特許出願の手続きは複雑です。
The patent application process is complicated.
Verb phrase meaning 'to apply for a patent'. More explicit than 特許出願する.
新しい発明について特許を出願する予定です。
We plan to apply for a patent for the new invention.
Verb meaning 'to apply' (for a patent, trademark, etc.). Used when the context (patent) is already clear.
来月出願するつもりです。
We intend to file the application next month.
Referring to the physical or digital application documents themselves.
Specifically refers to the patent application documents. Use when emphasizing the paperwork.
特許出願書類を提出してください。
Please submit the patent application documents.
Can also refer to the application documents themselves, though context is needed to distinguish from the act.
特許出願を審査しています。
We are examining the patent application.
特許出願 can be used as a noun meaning 'patent application' or combined with する to mean 'to apply for a patent'. In formal writing, 特許出願を行う is also common.
特許出願を行った。
We filed a patent application.