China Design Patent Practice
China’s design patent landscape is evolving rapidly — and understanding these changes has become essential for any organisation managing design rights in Asia’s largest innovation market.
This exclusive Insight IP Virtual Boardroom Report, prepared in collaboration with Stephen Yang (Managing Partner, IP March) and Maz Khoja (Managing Director, Insight IP), distils the latest legal and procedural developments in Chinese design patent practice, including:
• The introduction and practical application of partial design protection;
• Filing and priority strategies under the updated Patent Law;
• Procedural nuances for GUI protection, divisional filings, and deferred examination;
• Insights into enforcement, invalidation, and the role of the Patent Right Evaluation Report; and
• Practical comparisons between national and Hague filings for international applicants.
Drawing on first-hand experience from leading Chinese practitioners and data spanning two decades of design filings, the report explains not only what has changed but how foreign applicants can adapt their filing, portfolio, and enforcement strategies to secure stronger protection and faster grant in China.Why download this report
For in-house counsel, the report offers actionable guidance to align global IP strategy with China’s revised rules — helping you reduce risk, plan filings more effectively, and make informed decisions on local representation.
For private-practice attorneys, it provides an up-to-date reference on Chinese design examination standards, claim scope, and litigation trends — invaluable when advising clients on cross-border design protection or coordinating with Chinese associates.
Download the full report to gain a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate China’s new design patent regime — and to learn practical strategies from two firms deeply involved in shaping best practices in this area.
