Is the imitation with expired appearance patent a fake?

Imitations with expired appearance patents are not fakes. If the appearance patent has been produced within the validity period and continues to be sold after the expiration, it is not a fake.

1. Design patent refers to a new design that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or combination of product and the combination of color, shape and pattern. Design refers to the design of industrial products, which is the style of industrial products.

2. June 6, 2020165438+1October 65438 It was learned from the 16th Wuxi International Design Expo in China that the number of applications for design patents in China in 20 19 had reached 7 12000.