Benefits of Design Patent Registration
Design Patent Registration – Benefits and Procedures A design patent grants protection to an original and ornamental design of an article of manufacture (e.g., jewelry, mobile phones, furniture). It does not protect the article itself; it protects only the appearance of the article. The owner of a design patent has the right to prevent others from making, using, or selling in commerce anything that infringes the patent by copying the patented design from top to bottom, front to back, or even color for color. The Benefits of Design Patent registration Design patents protect the ornamental design of your invention. Design patents can be used to prevent others from copying the look of your invention, which can give you a competitive edge in the marketplace. Design patents can be used to stop competitors from making minor changes to your design and selling it as their own. Design patents can give you the ability to license your design to others for royalty payments. Design patents are re