How to apply for a patent for appearance

Legal analysis: Applying for a design patent generally involves the following three processes: the application stage is mainly to apply for a design patent, and if it is necessary to protect the color, two color pictures need to be submitted; The application for a patent for design shall be subject to a preliminary examination system. The general review staff will issue a notice of correction to the formal problems in the application documents, and the applicant needs to make corresponding corrections on the notice; Authorization stage; Finally, issue a certificate.

Legal basis: Article 35 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). Within three years from the date of filing, the administrative department for patent in the State Council may, upon the request of the applicant at any time, make a substantive examination of the application. If the applicant fails to request substantive examination within the time limit without justifiable reasons, the application shall be deemed to have been withdrawn.

The patent administrative department of the State Council may, when it deems it necessary, examine the application for a patent for invention on its own.