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Design Application & Registration

Once a design is registered, the owner can take action against unauthorised copying and imitation.

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  • File online
  • Quote online
  • Track progress online

A design expresses the beauty and creativity of a product and is an important part of a company’s core competitiveness. Whether you want design protection in China or a global portfolio, we provide professional support.

When you need it

  • A product’s appearance needs protection against copying and imitation
  • You want design protection in China
  • You are building a global portfolio

What you get

  • Initial consultation and assessment of the design
  • Preparation and filing of the application documents
  • Follow-up of the official examination
  • A filing strategy tailored to you
  • The registration certificate

From application to registration

  1. Step 1

    Initial consultation

  2. Step 2

    Assessment of the design

  3. Step 3

    Preparation and filing of the application

  4. Step 4

    Official examination

  5. Step 5

    Registration

Get a quote
  • File online
  • Quote online
  • Track progress online

What to prepare

  • The product name and a description of the design
  • Drawings or photographs of the design (can be uploaded after signing in)
  • The countries or regions to file in

Fees and timing

Submit a quote request online; an agent assesses it and quotes. You pay only after confirming the quote.

The fee depends on the countries or regions of filing and the number of designs.

The time required is given together with the quote.

FAQs

Got questions? We’ve got answers.

These are general guidelines; official rules and case-specific assessments apply.

What is the use of registering a design?
Once a design is registered, the owner can take action against unauthorised copying and imitation.
Which stages does the service cover?
The whole process: from initial consultation and assessment of the design, to preparation and filing of the application documents, to official examination and registration.
Can I apply abroad?
Yes. You can file in China, in other countries or regions, or designate several countries through the Hague System.

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Notice: the services described on this page are carried out by locally licensed partner firms; J&C is your point of contact and coordinates and delivers the work. Fees shown are estimates; official fees are those actually charged by the office and the final quote is confirmed by an agent. Examination times are set by each office and the outcome depends on official examination; we make no promise as to results. By submitting an order you agree that the information needed for the work is shared with the relevant partner firm (which may be outside your country). This page is general information, not legal advice.

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