A design patent protects the ornamental appearance of an article of manufacture rather than the underlying function or mechanical operation of the invention.
Protect the unique visual design, shape or ornamental appearance of your product.
If the value of your product is partly based on its distinctive shape, configuration, surface ornamentation, or overall visual appearance, design patent protection may be worth considering.
A distinctive product design can become an important part of your brand and commercial identity. Protecting the visual aspects of an invention can help prevent others from making, using, or selling products with a protected design when the applicable patent requirements are satisfied.
Protect the distinctive visual appearance and ornamental shape of your product through a structured process.
Submit your product title, design type, description, and multi-view sketches or images.
Our team evaluates the ornamental shape, configuration, and surface features of your product.
We organize the required design views and formal application specification for the USPTO.
Inspect your design patent figures and confirm inventor and ownership details before filing.
We submit your design patent application to the USPTO to protect your product’s appearance.
Clear answers about protecting product shape, surface ornamentation, and overall visual appearance.
A design patent protects the ornamental appearance of an article of manufacture rather than the underlying function or mechanical operation of the invention.
If the value of your product is partly based on its distinctive shape, configuration, surface ornamentation, or overall visual appearance, design patent protection may be worth considering.
A design patent can cover product shape or configuration, decorative features and surface designs, distinctive visual elements, and the overall ornamental appearance of a product.
A distinctive product design can become an important part of your brand and commercial identity. Protecting the visual aspects of an invention can help prevent others from making, using, or selling products with a protected design when the applicable patent requirements are satisfied.
Safeguard the distinctive shape, surface ornamentation, and overall visual appearance of your product.
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