M.P.E.P. 1500 Design Patents Flashcards
1
Q
Design Patent Claim
A
“The ornamental design for the article as specified in the Title of the invention as shown..”
2
Q
Design Preamble
A
Stating the inventor’s name and the title of the invention is required.
3
Q
Maintenance fee of design patents
A
none
4
Q
Design Patent Terms
A
15 years from date of grant is application was filed on or after March 13, 2015
5
Q
How do you show the invention in the drawings?
A
Solid lines.
6
Q
Can double patent exists for design patents?
A
Yes:
1. Between two or more design applications
AND
2. between a design application and a “utility” application and or patent.
7
Q
How to use color drawings?
A
- Fee
- Three sets of color drawings or photographs
AND - “The file of this patent contains at least one drawing executed in color. Copies of this patent with color drawings will be provided by the Patent and Trademark Office upon request and payment of a fee”
8
Q
How to expedite Design Patents?
A
- Do a search
- Tell them what you found
- Explain patentability
- Pay fee (900).
9
Q
What are broken lines used to show in drawings?
A
Environment
