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Design Patents
Protect your design in under an hour with Inventively!
What do they protect?
Design patents protect unique design, shape, or appearance of articles of manufacture such as furniture, toys, jewelry, beverage containers, computer icons, etc. You can file for a design patent by submitting drawings or photographs with an accompanying the description, a single claim, a basic description of the design article's use, an oath or declaration, and fees. Once granted, the design patent lasts for fourteen years and requires no maintenance fees.
- Recognition and prestige as the original designer
- Control of licensing or selling your patent
- Confidence that your design will not be stolen during negotiations with manufactures
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Getting protection for your design is easy and takes under an hour. We'll walk you through the process step-by-step and help you make the best decisions for your design patent.
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What is the difference between design patents, trademarks, and copyright?
If you apply for a patent, you may mark your design with "patent pending" or "patent applied for" to deter potential copycats. This indicates that a patent has been filed for and a filing date received. However, if you mark your invention with these labels without having actually filed for a patent, you will have a fine imposed on you by law.
Is a design patent easy to design around?
If you apply for a patent, you may mark your design with "patent pending" or "patent applied for" to deter potential copycats. This indicates that a patent has been filed for and a filing date received. However, if you mark your invention with these labels without having actually filed for a patent, you will have a fine imposed on you by law.
Can I mark my product with 'Patent Pending' or 'Patent Applied For' ?
If you apply for a patent, you may mark your design with "patent pending" or "patent applied for" to deter potential copycats. This indicates that a patent has been filed for and a filing date received. However, if you mark your invention with these labels without having actually filed for a patent, you will have a fine imposed on you by law.
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Design Patents protect the unique appearance, shape or design of a useful object. Here are a few examples:
The design of a wedding ring
A graphical user interface for a medical company
A new shape for a science laboratory bottle