What design is being considered?
Define the product, the visual features of interest, available views and whether the request concerns a complete product or part.
China design patent
Protect a product design in China
Ask Zhiquan to review the disclosure history and product views, prepare a China design patent application, file it and handle later CNIPA communications.
Ask about a China design filingWhat to send first Send a product description, known disclosure dates and a list of available views. We will tell you what images and documents are needed.
When this service can help
When to use a China design patent filing service
A design filing may be relevant before product launch, after an earlier priority filing or when a China-specific product appearance needs protection.
Has the design been disclosed?
Identify any launch, exhibition, sale, online publication or earlier filing, with the exact known dates.
Who should appear in the record?
Identify the intended applicant, known designers, priority applicant and any ownership change requiring review.
What to prepare
Start with the facts that will help us understand the issue
- A product description and intended use.
- A list of available views without unreleased source files.
- Applicant, designer and known priority details.
- Known disclosure, filing and commercial launch dates.
- Unreleased product drawings or source design files.
- Confidential manufacturing specifications.
- Unpublished prototypes and internal development records.
- Complete assignment or ownership documentation.
How we handle the review
From product review to design filing and reporting
Image requirements, filing scope, priority and ownership depend on the actual design, disclosure history and available views.
- 01
Define the product and visual features
Identify the product, intended use, design version and the visual subject of the proposed review.
- 02
Map disclosure and priority history
List known public disclosures, earlier filings, applicants and exact dates.
- 03
Review views and document categories
Identify the available images, missing views and supporting information needed for the proposed China filing.
- 04
Confirm the filing plan and fee
We explain which design and views will be filed, the documents required, timing and fee.
- 05
File and report
Provide the filing receipt, report official communications and confirm the next action or deadline.
China-specific issues
Issues that can affect a China design filing
Disclosure timing, image consistency, applicant details and the product description can change the filing approach.
Earlier public disclosure
A launch, sale, exhibition or online publication may affect the review and timing.
What we assess: State the exact event, location, material shown and known date.
Inconsistent image set
Views may depict different product versions or omit features needed to understand the design.
What we assess: List every available view and identify which version is intended.
Applicant or designer mismatch
The proposed applicant, designers and earlier filing record may not align.
What we assess: Identify all relevant parties and known changes without assuming ownership.
Product naming and scope
An unclear product description may not match the design being shown or its intended use.
What we assess: Provide a practical product name, use context and the feature being considered.
Before work begins
We confirm what Zhiquan will handle and whether another professional is needed
- Service scope Novelty, ownership and infringement opinions are separate reviews where required; filing does not guarantee registration, validity or a particular enforcement scope.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about China design patents
These answers explain the first review. The actual rights, evidence, deadline and required professional may change the next step.
When should a China design patent be filed?
A filing should be considered before public launch or disclosure wherever possible. If disclosure or an earlier filing has already occurred, send the exact dates and materials for review.
Which product images are required for a China design patent?
The required views depend on the product and the design being claimed. Send a list of the available views and identify the product version; we will confirm the filing image set.
Can a foreign company own a China design patent?
Overseas applicants can seek design patent protection in China. Applicant, designer and priority information must be consistent with the supporting record.
What if the product has already been launched?
Tell us when, where and how the design was disclosed, which version was shown and whether an earlier application exists. We will review how that history affects the proposed filing.
How should we send unreleased CAD or design files?
Begin with a product description and list of available views. We will confirm what files are needed and how to send them.
Next step
Send the product description and disclosure dates
We will review the filing objective and available views, then confirm the required image set, documents and quote.