The classification of design patents is determined by the classification number. When determining the category of design products, the categories and subcategories in the design classification table should be determined according to the use of the products. Products with the same purpose should be classified into the same category and subcategory in the design classification table. The category of design products should be divided into sub-categories containing the upper concept of the use of products in the design classification table; If there is no subclass containing the superior concept used by the product, it should be classified as a miscellaneous category containing the superior concept used by the product; Those products that do not contain the upper concept of product use should be classified into miscellaneous categories in the classification table.
legal ground
Patent Law Article 2 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.