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A design patent is a special kind of patent that covers the ornamental design, as opposed to the workings, of a functional item.

A design patent covers the ornamental design, i.e. the look, of an object that can be put to a practical purpose. Design patents do not cover the functional design of the item; this can be separately protected by a regular patent.

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How to protect the intellectual property of a document layout?

I want to protect the intellectual property of a design for a certificate (diploma) that is non-trivial and distinctive. Most of the distinctiveness of the design comes from the position of the different elements such as the title, a certificate id…
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When to get a patent after designing a product

I am thinking of designing a particular phone case. My question is normally what is the process between the design stage up to pitching the design? Is it simply: Design product Get a patent on design Pitch design to company Also how much does a…
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Can I patent a 5 year old invention

I have an item I invented over 5 years ago. I assume it would be considered a "design-patent" since what I have invented is a new design on an old item. The item (design) has never been published in any media or made for sale to the public, however…
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How can I make sure my design doesn't infringe on existing design patents?

I have been looking to design an ornamental vehicle steering wheel rim that illuminates from a light source, but I don't know if this have been patented or produced by the auto manufacturers yet. How can I determine whether my design will infringe…
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Finding GB Designs

I'm having trouble locating the pdf for what seems to be a GB Design which google patents indicates exist. Espacenet can't find it, Designview can't find it, there's no text/images in google patents. Im probably using the wrong tools, but does…
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Can anyone tell where it is possible to check status and validity of an official design patent?

In reference to the patent: USD513897
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I spoke to a patent attorney about an idea with a drawing.

He professed it wasn't worth anything and that it would be too costly to bring to market (this was maybe 7yrs ago). It is now showing a patent pending and is being marketed through several sources. The price I suggested and the name of the idea is…
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Is this patent [US7611025] applicable in India?

In reference to the patent: US7611025 Is this patent [US7611025] applicable in India? Would appreciate if anyone could guide me on how to confirm the same.
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Can I patent an architectural design?

Can I patent an architectural design? I have a design that is very unique, but I am not sure if I can patent it. And how should I get it patented and from where? I live in India. Can I patent it in 2 or more countries?
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How to search patents using inventors name

Gustave F Ockrassa is my great-grandfather as well and I would like to know if there are any other patents under his name and the status of this existing patent. Never knew this existed and would appreciate any other information that may be…
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Using google's application as part of a patent

I am thinking about constructing a device small part of which uses google's code/application that we all have in our android phones. I believe I should get the "OK" from google or there is no need? How can I proceed on situations like that?
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If I paid someone to help simulate my design, does he have a right in the patent?

In the US, if I paid someone to help simulate my new product design using some computer software (but the idea is completely mine), does he have any right in the design / patent? They have already signed an NDA for me, if that matters.
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Is my item to similar to US 20070068895 A1 for me to get a patent?

this is my art(decorative wine bottle covers)that I sell on etsy. I recently had someone ask to collaborate with them by selling them partially made wine bottle covers that they could finish with their own beads and sell on their site. That made me…
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