Can the design patent be renewed after its expiration?
No extension is allowed. According to Article 42 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the term of invention patent is 20 years, and the term of utility model patent and design patent is 10 years, counting from the date of application. Article 42 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)? The term of the invention patent right is 20 years, and the term of the utility model patent right and the design patent right is 10 years, both counting from the date of application.