Ask an expert, how can a creative handicraft avoid being copied by others? Is there any other way to apply for a patent? Thanks in advance.

You can apply for an appearance patent and submit the following documents and fees to China National Intellectual Property Administration:

Appearance-appearance patent request, picture or photograph (preferably 6 views+perspective), brief description, cost reduction request (optional), and authorization after examination;

Application fee for appearance patent is 500 75 (individual can reduce it by 85%)

The cost of the appearance authorization certificate 205 will not be reduced.

Annual fee of appearance patent 1-3 years 600 90 (individual can reduce 85%).

Omission of other years

On the whole, there were no accidents. Authorization takes 4-6 months, license takes 3 months, and it takes 8 months to complete.