Host: Japanese Society for the Science of Design
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This research investigates the problems regarding the operation realities of the present legal system of design in China to construct an effective design system. It is based on two investigations that are, "Features of the present design legislation degree of China and its operation realities", and "Attitude survey of a Chinese enterprise to the present design method". Results are as follows, (1) the patent law, the design law in China, and the utility model laws are not as an independent legal system, and this factor creates difficulties in operation, (2) in China the system for the design approval is only done by examining of written information, (3) the design patent registration is not done with validity in China providing the first announcement to public, though it is well-known system in the foreign countries.
