1. Promote innovation and design: Design patents protect the uniqueness and innovation of design and encourage the creation of products with beautiful appearance and unique functions. Appearance design plays an important role in attracting consumers, enhancing product value and market competitiveness. The cancellation of the design patent may weaken the innovation power and reduce the investment and innovation activities in the design field.
2. Protect the rights and interests of designers and the design industry: Design patents protect the rights and interests of designers, encourage them to carry out creative design, and get economic returns from them. The cancellation of the design patent may have a negative impact on the professional development and economic interests of designers.
3. Prevention of piracy and imitation: Patent protection of appearance can prevent others from stealing designs or making unauthorized imitation. It can provide legal means for protecting the rights and interests of designers, maintaining market order and fair competition.
4. International contract and international coordination: Most countries and regions recognize and protect design patents, which is a part of international coordination. The cancellation of appearance patent may lead to inconsistency and confusion in the international patent system.
However, there are also some opinions against retaining the design patent. Some people think that the scope of protection of design patents is too broad, which limits innovation and may hinder competition and progress in the field of design. In addition, some people think that the examination of design patents is too subjective and easily leads to disputes and controversies.