patent law of the people's republic of china
Article 42 The term of patent right for invention is 20 years, and the term of patent right for utility model and patent right for design is 10 years, counting from the date of application.
Article 43 The patentee shall pay the annual fee from the year when the patent right is granted.
Article 44 In any of the following circumstances, the patent right shall be terminated before the expiration of the time limit:
(a) failing to pay the annual fee in accordance with the provisions;
(2) The patentee waives his patent right in writing.
Where the patent right is terminated before the expiration of the time limit, it shall be registered and announced by the patent administration department of the State Council.
The above knowledge is Bian Xiao's answer to the question "How long is the protection period of a patent design?" According to the provisions of China's patent law, the protection period of a design patent is ten years, counting from the date of application and paying an annual fee from the date of patent authorization. Readers who need legal help are welcome to Hualv.com for legal consultation.
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