article 2 inventions mentioned in this law refer to inventions, utility models and designs.

invention refers to a new technical scheme proposed for a product, method or its improvement.

utility model refers to a new practical technical scheme for the shape, structure or combination of products.

Appearance design refers to a new design that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial application for the shape, pattern or their combination, and the combination of color, shape and pattern of a product.

Simply put, as you said, if a vase, a Buddha statue or tea of yours has any new function, it will surprise others. Then you can apply for a patent for invention.

If the design of a vase, a Buddha statue or a tea set is unique in structure, you can apply for a patent for utility model.

if you simply want to give protection only for appearance, you can apply for a patent for design.

regarding trademarks and patents of Xiamen Zhongjun Trademark Office, you are welcome to consult Zhongjun Xiao Zhang at any time.