Design patent application process:
1. Documents to be submitted when applying for a design patent: The application documents shall include a request for a design patent, pictures or photographs in duplicate. Where color protection is required, color pictures or photographs shall also be submitted in duplicate. If pictures are submitted, two copies shall be pictures; If photos are submitted, two copies are photos, and pictures or photos shall not be mixed. If it is necessary to explain the pictures or photographs, a brief description of the design shall be submitted in duplicate.
2. How to apply for a patent for design When applying for a patent, you should submit the necessary application documents and pay the official fee (handling fee) according to the regulations. Patent applications must be handled in written form or electronic application form. Written application documents cannot be replaced by oral explanations or samples or models. In the patent examination and approval procedure, only written documents have legal effect. All formalities should be signed according to the regulations, and the signature should be exactly the same as the name filled in the request. The signature shall not be copied. The procedures involving the transfer of rights shall be signed by all applicants, and other procedures may be signed by the applicant's representative; Where a patent agency is entrusted, it shall be signed and sealed by the patent agency. If the formalities need to be accompanied by supporting documents or attachments, the supporting documents and attachments shall be originals or photocopies, and photocopies shall not be used. If there is only one original, you can use a copy, but at the same time you need to attach a certificate that the copy issued by the notary office is consistent with the original.
3. Acceptance of an application for a patent for design After receiving the patent application, the acceptance office of the patent office or the agency of each patent office shall determine the application date, give the application number and issue a notice of acceptance.