There are three types of patent, i.e. patent for invention,patent for utility model and patent for design. Invention means any new technical solution

relating to a product, a process or improvement thereof.Utility model means any new technical solution relating to the shape, the structure, or

their combination of a product, which is fit for practical use. Design 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.

Filing Documents

Each application for invention or utility model must include the following documents:

- Power of Attorney, signed by the applicant (Notarization or legalization is not required);

- Specification with claims and abstract;

-Drawings, if any (two sets of formal drawings);

-Certified copy of the prior application, if a priority is claimed; and

-Assignment of priority right, if the applicant in China differs from that of the prior application.

Each application for design must include the following documents:

 -Power of Attorney, signed by the applicant (Notarization or legalization is not required);

-Drawings or photographs of the design, in triplicate (min. 3×8cm, max. 15×22cm);

-Certified copy of the prior application, if a priority is claimed, and

-Assignment of priority right, if the applicant in China differs from that of the prior application.