How Do You File A Design Patent Application?
Design patents are for specific items that have some sort of ornamental characteristics, such as jewelry, textiles, toys, furniture and even computer icons. The US Patent Office requires specific and unique actions to file a design patent application that differs from the process for a regular patent. Study the US Patent Office’s guide to applying for a design patent. This will enable you to understand the process from start to finish. A copy of this guide is available online (see Resources below). Determine whether your invention fits the design patent description based on its shape, how it is configured or how its surface is decorated. These are the criteria for a design patent. Conduct a design patent search before you think about filing any type of patent application. You want to make sure that your design is original and does not come close to anything already patented. Fill out a simple claim that states the basic use of the design for the design patent application. Your submissi
