Patents in the United States are specifically categorized into 3 types:

1. Appearance patent

2. Invention patents

3. Plant patents

First, the significance of applying for a patent in Europe and the United States 

Applying for a patent can effectively prevent others from utilizing or using the patented design, and is conducive to the occupation of the market. If our export products have a part involving patents, it is recommended to apply for a patent to protect our hard-earned design achievements.

Certain U.S. companies often use the similarity of products as the basis for applying for a court injunction, if our products in the U.S. already have their own appearance patent certificate, then the exhibition and sales will enjoy special convenience.

Second, Europe and the United States patent search method 

1.U.S. patent search website http://www.uspto.gov/

2. Click on the page and select Quick search.

3. Enter the corresponding information in the left line box (e.g., Desk), select the type of information to enter on the right (e.g., product name), and then click search below the right line box to enter the details page.

4. In the query results page will be displayed, select the query of the patent open

5. Click on it and select images

6. Click Full page, it will show all the situation of the query patent, click the arrow in the upper right corner to download or print the document.