design patent

How long does it take to get a design patent? On average, a design patent application can take about 16 months for the initial examination.…

Why would foreign manufacturers promise that no patents cover their products? It is always wise to recognize the biases and incentives of a potential business…

Is it possible to get your patent first before an earlier application is patented? In the old days, the US patent system gave rights to…

Is it too late to apply for a design patent after product sales? Sellers of uniquely looking products face an age-old dilemma. Should they apply…

Can you patent a consumer product? Consumer products are filled with innovation. Even a slight improvement might make a consumer product worthy of a patent.…

Does your product infringe a patent? Patent infringement can be tricky, but not incomprehensible. No single article can tell you everything you need to know…

Design Patent Application: Where to Start Are you thinking about filing a design patent, but not sure where to begin? You found the right post.…

Rejected Trademark Application? Get a Design Patent Instead The path to registering a trademark can be strewn with landmines. When your trademark application faces difficult…

How long is the average design patent application? There are two tracks or timeframes for US design patents. On the fast track known as Rocket…

Can you include a logo in your design patent application? Let me share a strategy if you’re thinking about filing a design patent application for…

Do patents matter? Some say patents are worthless. Don’t even bother, they argue, and focus on selling products instead. Others say patents matter. If patents…

Are there any requirements for getting a design patent? Design patents can be quite powerful. They are part of a complete IP package you should…