A design patent refers to a new design that is aesthetically pleasing and suitable for industrial application, based on the shape, pattern, or combination of a product, as well as the combination of color, shape, and pattern. Design patents are subject to a preliminary examination system, and the protection period is ten years, starting from the date of application, and an annual fee needs to be paid every year. Qianxinlong Intellectual Property Company reminds that the competition among online stores is becoming more and more fierce. Recently, we learned that some online stores have been forced to remove their products from the shelves after others complained about product appearance patent infringement. Some customers explain that they designed their own products, such as toys, electronic products, food packaging, etc. Just when you are selling well, some people maliciously apply for your design patent first, and then complain about your infringement. This is a common occurrence. thing. Therefore, designers should apply for appearance patent protection before selling products. Some more creative and important patterns can also apply for copyright registration. Of course, the product’s trademark must be registered. If not registered, if the trademark becomes famous, it will be discovered. If others rush to register, they will regret it. Trademarks, patents, and copyrights all belong to the category of intellectual property. Once you apply for protection, you will have no worries and can focus on promoting your products. Article 60 of Taobao Rules: Improper use of other people’s rights refers to the following behaviors by users: (1) The seller improperly uses other people’s trademark rights, copyrights, etc. in the product information they publish or the store names and domain names they use; Xinlong Intellectual Property Company reminds that (2) the seller is suspected of improperly using the trademark rights, copyrights, patent rights and other rights of others when selling goods; (3) the product information released by the seller or other information used causes confusion, misunderstanding or misunderstanding by consumers. Causing unfair competition. Office address: 3rd Floor, Yuanli Building, No. 8 Chebei Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province (near Chebein South Subway Station)