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U.S. Patent Application

U.S. patents include three types: Utility Patent, Design Patent, and Plant Patent.

I. Pathways for U.S. Patent Applications

  1. File directly with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
  2. File through the Paris Convention.
  3. File via the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) entering the U.S. national phase.

II. Documents Required for U.S. Design Patent Applications

  1. Applicant Information (business license/ID copy, in Chinese and English)
  2. Inventor Information (ID copy, address, name in Chinese and English).
  3. Six Views of the Product (front, rear, left, right, top, bottom, plus perspective views, state-of-use drawings, or enlarged detail views if applicable).
  4. Standard Product Name (generic name only; model numbers are not allowed).
  5. Priority Claim: Must be claimed at the time of filing (6-month priority period).
  6. Series applications are generally not recommended for U.S. design patents.

U.S. Patent Entity Type Criteria

  1. For Companies:
  2. For Individuals:

III. Application Process and Timeline

  1. Filing Receipt: 3–5 business days.
  2. Notice of Allowance/First Office Action: 1–2 weeks (in rare cases, the first Office Action may be issued together with the filing receipt).
  3. Substantive Examination:
  4. Grant and Validity:

IV. Factors Affecting U.S. Design Patent Application Speed

  1. Use professional draftspersons for drawings.
  2. Apply a standard, generic product name.
  3. Opt for accelerated examination when possible.
  4. Accurately declare the entity type (Large/Small/Micro).
  5. File as early as possible after design finalization to avoid novelty issues.

V. Key Features of U.S. Design Patents

  1. Fee Structure: Varies by entity type (Large/Small/Micro).
  2. Substantive Examination: Required for all applications.
  3. Priority Claim: Requires DAS code or certified priority documents.
  4. Drawing Requirements: Strict line drawings are preferred; professional drafting minimizes Office Actions.
  5. Examination Options:
  6. Maintenance: Single lump-sum fee covers the full 15-year term (no annual fees).
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