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
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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.
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.
Start NowIf 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.
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.
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.
The design of a wedding ring
A graphical user interface for a medical company
A new shape for a science laboratory bottle