ALIPO IP ATTORNEYS

SERVICES

Design

"Design" in the Patent Law means any new design of the shape, the pattern or their combination,
or the combination of the color with shape or pattern, of a product, which creates an aesthetic feeling and is fit for industrial application.

 

Examination

Examination

A design application shall undergo the both Formality Examination and Substantive Examination

Patent Term

Patent Term

15 years from the filing date for the application filed on and after June 1, 2021; 
10 years from the filing date for the application filed before June 1, 2021.

International Priority

International Priority

Within 12 months from the first filing date

Patent Annuities

Patent Annuities

The first annuity shall be made with the certificate fee and subsequent annuity shall be made every year

  • A copy of specification and a set of formal drawings or photographs shown front, rear, right, left, top, bottom, and perspective views of the subject matter.
  • The name and address of the inventor/applicant.
  • A copy of applicant-signed Power of Attorney.
  • A certified copy of the priority document if claiming for a priority right.

Flowchart of Design Application Examination