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European Patent Application

I. EU Patent Types
The European Union has only design patents (registered Community designs), with no utility model or invention patent systems at the EU level.

II. EU Member States (27)
Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Finland, Greece, Austria, the Netherlands, Ireland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia.

III. Advantages of EU Design Patent Applications

  1. Fast Processing: Significantly shorter than in many other countries, with certificates issued in as little as one week.
  2. Centralized, Broad Protection: Valid across all 27 EU member states.
  3. Simple Documentation: Accepts photos, renderings, and line drawings.
  4. Cost-Effective: Multiple designs of similar products can be included in a single application.

IV. Required Documents for EU Design Patent Applications

  1. Applicant Information: Business license/ID scan (Chinese and English).
  2. Inventor Information: ID scan (name in Chinese and English; address is not a mandatory field).
  3. Product Views: Six-side views (the certificate can display up to 7 images; submit according to the design's key features).
  4. Standard Product Name: Generic name only (no model numbers).
  5. Series Application: Designs belonging to the same Locarno class can be filed together in a single application as multiple designs.
  6. Priority Claim: Must be claimed at filing (6-month priority period).

V. EU Design Patent Application Process and Timeline
Process: Application → Examination → Publication/Grace Period → Deferred Publication

  1. Application Stage: Official receipt and application number issued within 1-3 working days.
  2. Examination Stage: EUIPO examines based on absolute grounds for refusal:
  3. Publication/Grace Period: Protection lasts for 5 years from the filing date, renewable four times (5 years each), up to a maximum of 25 years.
  4. Deferred Publication: Applicants can request deferred publication for up to 30 months from filing (additional fees apply). Publication must be requested by the 27th month at the latest. If not published by 30 months, the registration lapses.

Timeline: 1–2 weeks from application to certificate issuance; official receipt typically issued within 3–7 working days.

Important Notes:

  • The maximum term of protection is 25 years.
  • Only electronic certificates are issued.
  • Protection lasts for 5 years from filing and can be renewed every 5 years up to a total of 25 years.

Reference: EU Design Patent Electronic Certificate Cover (Reference image).










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