Documents to be submitted when applying for a patent for design

Legal analysis: 1. Patent request for design, pictures or photographs (if color protection is required, color pictures or photographs shall be submitted) and a brief description of the design. 2. Six interview drawings and three-dimensional drawings of the product. 3. A copy of the applicant's business license or ID card. 4. Chinese names and addresses of the applicant and designer. 5. China patent application acceptance book and documents (word version).

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Patent Law.

Article 23 A design that has been granted a patent right does not belong to an existing design; Before the filing date, no unit or individual has filed an application with the patent administration department of the State Council for the same design, and it is recorded in the patent documents published after the filing date. Compared with the existing design or the combination of existing design features, the patented design should have obvious differences. A design that has been granted a patent right shall not conflict with the legal rights that others have obtained before the date of application. Existing designs as mentioned in this Law refer to designs known to the public at home and abroad before the date of application.

Article 27 To apply for a patent for design, a written request, a picture or photograph of the design, a brief description of the design and other documents shall be submitted. The relevant pictures or photographs submitted by the applicant shall clearly indicate the design of the product for which patent protection is required.