Tag: design patents

Can you file a continuation design patent application?

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…

File both utility and design patents: When does it make sense?

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…

Design Patent Process and Cost: How to Protect the Appearance of Your Products

What is the design patent application process? The design patent process is much simpler than that of a utility patent. Costs for obtaining a design…

Design Patents vs. Utility Patents: What You Need to Know About Differences

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.…

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