Design patents are the object of patent rights and are protected by the patent law. They refer to designs for which patent rights should be granted in accordance with the law. It is completely different from an invention or utility model in that the design is not a technical solution. Article 2 of China's "Patent Law" stipulates: "Appearance design refers to a new design that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial applications based on the shape, pattern, or combination of products, and the combination of color, shape, and pattern. Visible. , Appearance design patent should meet the following requirements:

(1) Refers to the design of shape, pattern, color or their combination;

(2) Must be a design for the appearance of the product;

(3) Must be beautiful;

(4) Must be suitable for industrial applications