How long does it take to apply for a patent for design?

Legal analysis: the examination will be completed in about 6 to 8 months from the date of application, and then the authorization notice from the State Information Bureau will be received to inform the payment, and the design patent certificate will be obtained from the State Information Bureau about two months after payment. So a * * * takes 10 months to a year.

Legal basis: Article 40 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * If the application for a patent for utility model and design is rejected after preliminary examination, the patent administration department in the State Council shall make a decision to grant the patent right for utility model or design, issue the corresponding patent certificate, and register and announce it at the same time. The patent right for utility model and the patent right for design shall take effect as of the date of announcement.