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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Design Patents

  1. Where can I get design patent application forms?

  2. How do I know if I want a Design vs. a Utility application?

  3. Do I need a design patent?

  4. What are the fees to file a design application?

  5. What are the laws applicable to design patents?

  6. What are the rules for design patents?

  7. What is an Invention Development Organization?

  8. Can a provisional application can be filed for a design patent?

  9. Can I use photographs in design patent applications?

  10. What is the new policy on the number of sets of photographs?

  11. How should I title my design?

  12. What do I do about drawings?

  13. Can I see some examples of design patent disclosures and their accompanying specifications?

  14. Can I see some examples of design patent drawings?
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