Can packaging design apply for a patent for packaging appearance? _ How to apply for a patent for packaging design

Packaging design can apply for a patent for packaging appearance (design patent).

Design patent refers to a new design with aesthetic feeling and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or combination of product and the combination of color and shape and pattern. Design refers to the design of industrial products, which is the style of industrial products.

Article 2 of China's Patent Law stipulates: "Appearance design refers to a new design that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial application based on the shape, pattern or combination of products, as well as the combination of color and shape and pattern. Visible, the design patent shall meet the following requirements:

1 refers to the design of shape, pattern, color or their combination;

2. It must be the design of product appearance;

3. Must be aesthetic;

It must be suitable for industrial application.

Extended data:

To apply for a patent for design, the patent application documents shall include:

A patent request for a design, picture or photograph. Where color protection is required, color pictures or photographs shall also be submitted in duplicate.

All submitted pictures are pictures, and all submitted photos are photos. Pictures or photos shall not be mixed. If pictures or photo descriptions are needed, a brief description of the design shall be submitted. Where a patent agency is entrusted, a power of attorney shall be submitted. To apply for fee reduction, an application for fee reduction and corresponding supporting documents shall be submitted.