design patent

How hard is it to get a utility patent? Before delving into how hard it is to get a utility patent, we should define that…

Should you file a patent application? Before discussing how to patent a product, let’s briefly consider the why question. Give some thought to this fundamental…

What is an article of manufacture? Can graphic design be protected with design patents regardless of the product? Design patents cover only those designs that…

Is patenting replacement parts a smart IP strategy? If there is a market for secondary product parts, it may make sense to file design patent…

Design patent and trademark protection for low tech products So you’re not in the high tech industry. Is IP out of the question then? You…

Can fashion products be protected with design patents? In the fashion world, looks matter. Design patents are all about protecting unique ornamental appearances, so it…

Is US design patent protection available for a graphical user interface? Yes, it is possible to obtain a US design patent on a graphical user…

Can a single design patent application include multiple designs? You can try, but the risks and consequences of failure may heavily outweigh potential benefits. Under…

What is the first-to-file patent system? US patent laws no longer recognize who was first to invent, but rather who applied first for a patent.…

Reasons for Procuring US Design Patents Chinese design patent owners will already know the benefits of design patent protection in the US. Unlike US utility patents,…

Why not file a design patent application? If you are in the business of innovation, you can’t ignore design patents. And if you’re going to…