How does China's patent law protect design?

China's patent law is very strict in the protection of design. Practicality, novelty and creativity should be considered comprehensively to ensure that every invention or utility model gets due recognition and protection. This article will discuss how to protect the design in China's patent law from a practical point of view.

Practicality is the foundation.

Practicality is the basic requirement of invention or utility model. It is required that the invention or utility model can not only be manufactured or used, but also produce positive effects. Practicality is the first factor to be considered in patent examination.

How to judge practicality

Judging practicality needs to conform to the laws of nature, with potential feasibility, industrial reproducibility and positive effects. As long as the invention or utility model has the potential possibility of manufacturing or using according to objective analysis, it can be considered feasible.

Practicality does not depend on patent retrieval.

Practicality does not depend on patent search, and the whole process is simpler and clearer.

Have a positive impact

The invention or utility model should be able to produce positive effects such as improving product quality, improving working environment, saving energy, reducing pollution and reducing cost. Even if this effect has not been produced at the time of patent application, as long as there is the possibility of producing positive effects, it meets the practical requirements.