1, similar in appearance, joint application: firstly, it is clear that the protection of multiple similar patents in an authorized patent is the same as that in a divisional application, and this is based on the premise of being able to apply.
2, upgrade, distance: product upgrade does not necessarily need to apply for a design patent again.
3. Parts application is superior to the whole: if the patented product is assembled from multiple parts, it will be a better choice to split the whole machine into multiple parts with authorization prospects and apply for a design patent separately if the applicant's budget allows.
4. Looking for innovation, the smallest unit: in order to save costs, the applicant regards the whole product as a patent application, but have you ever thought that when there are many innovations, the whole product should also be applied?
5. Design point, as short as possible: A patent with the design point of "shape, color and pattern" almost always expresses a situation. You only want this appearance patent, but you have never thought about safeguarding rights.
6. Shape innovation, applying for shape: if the shape, pattern or combination of the product and the combination of color and shape and pattern are innovative, you can apply for a separate design patent for the shape innovation of the product.
7. Don't use colors unless necessary: Avoid asking for color protection in the design specifications on the premise of obtaining authorization.
8. The product has not been touched, and the appearance comes first: the product promotion will involve pictures or samples of the product, so it is easy for others to apply for the design patent first.
9. Cross-application of appearance copyright: Some applicants think that the product appearance has been protected by copyright registration and there is no need to apply for a patent. In fact, the protection of appearance patents is more effective and the compensation is greater.