The application process for design patents in the United States is relatively complicated, and the review procedures are relatively strict. It also takes a long time to apply for the design patent, and it is also somewhat different from the application processes in other countries. If you want to know how to apply for a US design patent? What ingredients to be prepared?
1. Application process.
The U.S. design patent application process includes two types, one is the normal application, and the other is the accelerated examination channel.
(1) Normal application.
1. Compilation of entrusted application materials: Compile and submit within one week.
2. Lawyer acceptance notice: within this month.
3. Patent review period: one to one and a half years.
4. It takes about one to one and a half years from the time the seller submits the certificate to the actual issuance of the certificate.
(2) Speed up the review process.
1. Compilation of entrusted application materials: Compile and submit within one week.
2. Lawyer accepts and authorizes: within 15 calendar days.
3. Patent review period: The review takes about half a year.
4. Authorization. Review notice: The review takes about half a year.
2. List of US trademark authorization materials.
1. Personal information of the applicant (cross-border e-commerce seller) and designer. If the applicant is a natural person, the applicant’s identity document, nationality, address, etc. must be provided; if the applicant is a company, the applicant must also provide A valid certificate of incorporation is required.
2. Design patent name
3. Design description and related pictures, including design drawings from multiple perspectives of e-commerce products.
4. If you obtain a patent authorization in another country, you also need to provide patent documents from other countries.
When applying, don’t forget to attach descriptive pictures. This usually involves a brief description of each picture. You also need to give a brief description of the omitted pictures, such as the right view and the left view. The view is symmetrical so it is not included in the drawing.
In short, the above is all about “How to handle U.S. appearance patents?” If the cross-border e-commerce seller is unfamiliar with the handling process, he can entrust the handling through the accelerated examination channel, generally within a week. You can complete the application submission and wait about half a year to get the certificate; in addition, complete application materials must be prepared.