In addition to the trademark registration system, there are also huge differences in the patent application system between China and the United States. Unlike the Chinese patent application system, U.S. design patent applications are subject to substantive examination, and the examiner will search for related and similar categories. Compare documents to evaluate the novelty and non-obviousness of the design. Then, let’s take a look at the picture and photo requirements for U.S. design patent applications.
In addition to the differences in the examination system, when applying for a U.S. design patent, the U.S. design patent application is usually presented in the form of pictures or photos. Therefore, the authorization and rights of the design patent are determined by pictures and photos. The scope of protection has a very critical impact. When submitting images in a U.S. design patent application, three types of solid lines, hatched lines, and dashed lines are commonly used. The dotted line needs to indicate the application environment of the product. Additionally, when applying for a U.S. design patent, images submitted should generally be presented in black and white unless color images are deemed necessary.
If you submit color images or photos when filing a U.S. design patent application, and the applicant does not wish to protect the color, you need to explicitly state in the description that you are giving up your rights to the color portion. If no disclaimer is filed at the time of filing, color will be considered an integral part of the claimed design patent rights. The application process for a U.S. design patent is relatively cumbersome and complicated. Whether an individual or a business, the applicant needs to find a professional agent or agency to write and collect relevant information to ensure that the content of the patent is accurate, the information is complete, and it meets the standards, so as to avoid misunderstandings. Insufficient information or substandard quality results in invalidation of the patent application.
The above introduces the relevant knowledge about the pictures and photo requirements for U.S. design patent applications. If you apply for a U.S. design patent with the same mindset as a Chinese patent application, there may be many problems and even affect patent authorization. scope, even resulting in the inability to obtain patent authorization. Therefore, when applying for a U.S. design patent, it is recommended to entrust a professional patent agency to handle it. Their experience and professional skills will greatly improve the success rate of U.S. design patent applications.