The classification examiner classifies the products according to the international design classification table, and gives the major category and minor category numbers to the products applying for design patents.
Second, the basis of classification
The classification of design shall be based on the pictures or products shown in the photos submitted by the applicant. In order to ensure the accuracy of classification, the applicant should provide information such as product category and its field. Information such as "the name of the product using the design" recorded in the request and "the field, purpose, method or place of use" written in the brief description can explain or limit the category of the product shown in the picture or photo, and can be used as a basis or reference for classification.