To apply for a patent for outer packaging, the format of the invention patent document shall include: an application for a patent for outer packaging, high-definition pictures or photographs. If you need color protection, you should also send color pictures or photos in triplicate. High-definition pictures should be sent, and photos should be sent. High-definition pictures and photos should not be mixed. If you need to explain pictures or photos, you should send a brief description of the outer packaging. Where a patent agency is entrusted, a power of attorney shall be issued. If the application fee is deferred, an application for fee reduction and exemption and the corresponding supporting materials shall be sent.
2. Approval process
China implements a preliminary examination and approval system for foreign packaging invention patents. In the process of preliminary examination and approval, the auditor will issue a notice of correction to the formal problems in the format of the declaration documents. The applicant makes corrections to the notice. At the same time, the auditor will review whether the customer belongs to the intellectual property protection of outer packaging. If there are customers who do not belong to the intellectual property protection of outer packaging, the auditor will issue a notice of review opinions, and the applicant will reply to the notice of review opinions or modify the format of the declaration documents.
3. Authorization link
After the first trial is passed, the auditor will issue a notice of granting intellectual property rights. After receiving the notice of granting intellectual property rights, the applicant needs to apply for the following registration: pay the patent evaluation fee, the annual fee for authorization, the public printing fee and the stamp duty on the invention patent certificate within the prescribed legal time limit.