FAQ

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF LIMITING THE PRIOR ART TO YOUR DESIGN PATENT

A design patent protects an article of manufacture. For example, a design patent may cover a chair or even a surgical tool. Your design...

AGAINST WHAT KIND OF INFRINGEMEN WILL A DESIGN PATENT PROTECT?

Product owners often rely on design patents for protection against infringement by copycats. But they often also ask how similar or...

DO I NEED A PATENT?

Yes, if you want to protect he unique way your product looks or the unique way your product (or service) functions.

CAN I PROTECT MY PRODUCT BY DESIGN PATENT OR COPYRIGHT OR BOTH?

One may have a product with a unique or unusual look. A question may arise as to whether the product may be protected by a design patent...

CAN YOU APPLY FOR A DESIGN PATENT AFTER GETTING A UTILITY PATENT?

QUESTION: Can you apply for a design patent for a product after the utility patent expires on lifetime term? Was wondering if a design...