Design · United States
US Design Patent
Protect the ornamental appearance of a product in the US with a design patent, filed with the USPTO under attorney oversight.
How the US protects designs
In the US, the ornamental appearance of a functional item is protected by a design patent rather than a registered design. A US design patent lasts 15 years from grant.
How our agents handle it
Agents prepare the required drawings guidance and the single design claim and file with the USPTO. A US-licensed attorney at Hucke & Sanker oversees the filing, as required for foreign applicants.
Fees and what's next
USPTO fees (filing, search, examination and issue) apply and are paid to the office; small-entity discounts may apply. Our flat service fee is €199 net.
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