Can I reapply for the appearance patent after it expires?

Legal analysis: Yes. 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. After the appearance patent expires, you can reapply.

Legal basis: Article 27 of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), when applying for a patent for design, documents such as a request, a picture or photograph of the design and a brief description of the design shall be submitted. The relevant pictures or photographs submitted by the applicant shall clearly indicate the design of the product for which patent protection is required.