Can I apply for a patent for the packing box?

The packaging box can apply for a patent for design, which is the object of patent right and the object protected by patent law, and refers to the design that should be granted patent right according to law. It is completely different from the invention or utility model, that is, the design is not a technical solution. Appearance design in Chinese law refers to a new design which is aesthetic and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or combination of products and the combination of color and shape and pattern. Visible, the design patent shall meet the following requirements:

Refers to the design of shape, pattern, color or their combination;

Must be the design of product appearance;

Must be beautiful;

It must be suitable for industrial application.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Patent Law Article 2 Invention-creation as mentioned in this Law refers to inventions, utility models and designs.

Invention refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement.

Utility model refers to a new practical technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products.

Appearance design refers to a new design that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial application, which is made on the shape, pattern or their combination of products and all or part of the combination of colors, shapes and patterns.