At present, there are many such patent applications, and with the improvement of modern aesthetic requirements, it is necessary to apply for unique and novel product styles.
Moreover, it is relatively easy to apply for an appearance patent. It only costs 2-3 thousand yuan to apply for a firm. (of course, you have to pay the examination fee, annual fee and so on), and the time is fast, usually within half a year.
Appendix: Application Conditions for Design Patent
Design refers to the design of industrial products, which is the style of industrial products. It is completely different from the invention or utility model, that is, the design is not a technical solution. Article 2 of China's Patent Law stipulates: "Appearance design refers to a new design that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or combination of products and the combination of colors, shapes and patterns.
Industrial design refers to the new design of the shape, pattern, color or their combination of products, which is aesthetic and suitable for industrial application.
Visible, the design patent shall meet the following requirements:
(1) must be designed for product appearance;
(2) refers to the design of shape, pattern, color or their combination;
(3) must be suitable for industrial applications:
(4) It must be aesthetic.