Can a single application containing a plurality of different designs? If so, how many and what is the applicable criteria?
No, a single application can cover only one design for a product/set of products, but may cover more than one alternative of the design Design alternatives are understood as designs of a product or a set of products that differ from each other only in minor respects. Alternatives of a design can be filed in different applications, provided in the later filed applications the indication that the later filed applications are the alternatives of and filing particulars of the prior filed application must be shown clearly. Only one patent shall be granted to all alternatives of a design.
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