If the design patent application requests color protection, this should be stated in the brief description. If not stated, it means the color is not protected. So even if you print in color, you will not be limited by the color.
In addition:
(1) The photo should be clear to avoid the appearance design of the product not being clearly displayed due to focus and other reasons.
(2) The background of the photo should be single and avoid content other than the design product. There should be an appropriate brightness difference between the product and the background to clearly show the appearance design of the product.
(3) Photos should usually be taken in compliance with orthographic projection rules to avoid distortion caused by perspective that affects the expression of the product's appearance design.
(4) Photos should avoid strong light, reflection, shadow, reflection, etc. that affect the expression of the product's appearance design.
(5) The products in the photos should generally avoid containing interior contents or foils. However, when the appearance design of the product must be clearly displayed by relying on interior contents or foils, the interior contents or foils are allowed to be retained. things.