design patents

Can you see a pending design patent application? No, US design patent applications are not published. Therefore, the public cannot monitor or search for a…

What is a design patent continuation application? US patent law allows an applicant to file a “child” patent application while the “parent” application is still…

Is it possible to file both utility and design patents? The question ignored by most startups and entrepreneurs is: Why not file both utility and…

How to Protect Your Product’s Look Before Competitors Copy It If the appearance of your product or concept stands out, a design patent may be…

Design Patents vs. Utility Patents Design patent or utility patent? This is a critical question that you need to resolve early in your patent journey.…