MPEP Chapter 1500: Design Patents Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
Design Patents
A
Protect the exterior appearance of a manufactured object
“ornamental design”
2
Q
Design Patent Numbers
A
Have “D” before the number
3
Q
How many claims do design patents have?
A
One, refers to drawings
4
Q
Maintenance Fees for Design Patents
A
NONE
5
Q
Term of Design Patents
A
15 years from issue
(14 years for those filed pre-May 12, 2015)
6
Q
Solid Lines in Design Patents
A
Used to show invention
7
Q
Dotted/Broken Lines in Design Patents
A
Used to show environment
8
Q
Double Patenting in Design Patents
A
May exist between 2 design apps or a design+utility app
9
Q
Color Drawings
A
Accepted if:
-3 sets
-statement
10
Q
Timeline for Foreign Priority for Designs
A
6 months
11
Q
Do designs get provisional priority?
A
NO
12
Q
PLTIA for Designs
A
Act within 8 months to get foreign priority if unintetional
