Fast Examination
Typically 4-6 months to authorization
China Design Patent Services
Helping overseas companies protect product designs in China with experienced local support.
Long-term Protection
Up to 15 years of protectionProtect Product Appearance
Protects eligible visual features of productChina-Specific Protection
Provides exclusive rights against unauthorized use
What Can a China Design Patent Protect?
A China design patent protects the visual appearance of a product rather than its technical function.
Overall Product Design
Protect the appearance of a product as a whole.
Partial Design
Protect the visual design of a specific part of a product.
Packaging & Containers
Protect the visual design of packaging, containers, and similar products.
Graphical User Interfaces
Eligible graphical user interfaces may also qualify for design protection.
Already launched or filed the design elsewhere?
Earlier filings and public disclosure can affect a China design application. Tell us what has happened so far, and we’ll help you plan the next step.
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How the Filing Process Works
We guide you through the filing process with clear communication at every stage.
Send Your Design Details
Share the basic applicant information, key dates and available design views.
Review Dates & Design Materials
We check earlier filings, disclosure dates and the design views before confirming the filing requirements.
Confirm Scope & Quote
We confirm the filing scope, required materials and fees before work begins.
Prepare the Application
We prepare the filing documents and confirm any missing information with you.
File With CNIPA
Once confirmed, we submit the application to CNIPA.
Receive Filing Update
We send you the filing receipt, an English update and the next official step.
Why Work With SinoIPAgency?
Local China experience, clear communication and a practical approach to handling your design filing.
Local Team in China
Work with a China-based team familiar with CNIPA procedures and experienced in handling local filings.
Clear English Communication
Requirements, questions and filing updates are explained clearly in English throughout the process.
Careful Review Before Filing
Your application is reviewed internally before submission to help ensure accurate and consistent filing materials.
Support After Filing
If further action is needed, our patent team can continue helping with official notices and other follow-up matters.
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Design Protection for Your China Business
The role of a design patent can vary depending on how you launch, sell or manufacture your products in China.
International Companies
Add China design protection to your wider IP strategy when launching or expanding products in the Chinese market.
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E-commerce & Consumer Brands
Protect the look of your products and packaging before launch, especially when design is part of what makes your brand stand out.
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Companies Using China Supply Chains
Consider filing before key product designs are shared with manufacturers, suppliers or sourcing partners in China.
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Have a Design You Want to Protect in China?
Send us the information you have, and our team will guide you through the next step.
China Design Patent FAQs
A few practical things overseas applicants often want to know before filing.
It protects the visual appearance of a product rather than how the product works. This can include the overall design, a specific part of the product, and certain graphical user interfaces.
Yes. A China design patent can cover a specific part of a product, as long as the part being claimed is shown clearly in the application.
Possibly, but timing matters. If the design has already been sold, published, exhibited or otherwise made public, tell us when and how it happened so the situation can be reviewed before filing.
For a qualifying earlier design application, the priority period is generally six months from the first filing date. We recommend sharing the earliest filing details with us before the China application is prepared.
Usually, we can start with the applicant details, product name, available drawings or images, and any earlier filing or disclosure information. We will let you know if anything else is needed.
A China design patent can remain in force for up to 15 years from the filing date, provided the required annual fees are paid.
Different designs or versions may require separate applications, depending on how they differ and how protection is intended to be structured. We can review the available designs and advise on an appropriate filing approach.
Yes.However, foreign applicants generally need to work through a qualified Chinese patent agency, and we can assist with the filing process and required formalities.
