According to Article 2 of the Patent Law:
Invention-creation as mentioned in this Law refers 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.
Extended data:
Matters needing attention in applying for clothing appearance patent:
1, and the size of the picture or photograph should be between 3cm× 8cm and 15cm× 22cm;
2. Pictures must be drawn by computer or regular drawing tools;
3. Three-dimensional product pictures should include front view, back view, left view, right view, top view, bottom view and three-dimensional view; Plane product pictures include front view and back view (symmetrical or identical can be omitted);
4, the proportion of each view must be consistent;
5. Pictures or photographs shall not contain trademarks, logos, portraits of celebrities and other graphics or words that do not constitute designs, and shall not contain indicator lines, dotted lines, middle lines, size marks, etc.
6. Time required: It generally takes about 3 to 6 months from application to authorization, and the design patent certificate will be issued within three months after the authorization procedure is completed.