Utility models 1-3 years 600, 4-5 years 900, 6-8 years 1200, 9- 10 years 2000.
Design patents: 1-3 years 600, 4-5 years 900, 6-8 years 1200, 9- 10 years 2000.
Legal basis: Article 2 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that inventions mentioned in this Law refer to inventions, utility models and designs. Invention refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement. Utility model refers to a new practical technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products. Appearance design refers to a new design with aesthetic feeling and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or combination of products and the combination of colors, shapes and patterns.