1、 Required documents for application:

1. Application form, which should specify the Chinese and English names and addresses of the designer and applicant (if the applicant is a legal entity, the name of the legal representative should also be included);

2. Products with exterior design

3. Pictures or 4 sets of photos (6 views and 3D)

4. Power of Attorney: A power of attorney for the agency, signed by the applicant, with two copies signed for each application.

5. Oath: signed and stamped by the inventor or producer, indicating that the invention or production of this patent application is not plagiarism of others' work; Multiple inventors can jointly sign one document;

If the applicant is a natural person, they need to submit notarized copies of their ID card, passport, household registration book, etc; If the applicant is a legal entity, a notarized copy of the business license of the legal entity must be submitted.

2、 Application process:

1. Submit application: receive an official receipt within one month;

2. Review system: substantive review.

3. Authorization: If a new patent application meets the formal and substantive requirements mentioned above, it is granted patent rights.

4. Priority: As China and Taiwan do not recognize each other's patent application priority, Chinese application documents cannot be used as Taiwan's priority.

5. The required time for registration of a design patent is 1-1.5 years from the date of application.

6. Validity period: 10 years from the date of application (annual fee to be paid annually after approval).