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How long does it take to obtain a design patent?

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How long is the average design patent application? There are two tracks or timeframes for US design patents. On the fast track known as Rocket Docket , you may be able to get a design patent granted in about 5-10 months from the filing date if there are no rejections. Need to get US design patents quickly?

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How To File A US Design Patent Based On Foreign Priority

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What is the filing deadline for a US design patent based on a foreign priority application? When it comes to filing related patent applications across different countries, filing dates are critical. A US design patent application must be filed within six months of your foreign priority date.

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What is your design patent probability of success?

Patent Trademark Blog

What are your chances of getting a design patent? A helpful way to estimate your probability of success in obtaining a US design patent is to consider the average design allowance rate which is the percentage of design patent applications allowed by the USPTO.

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How to Patent a Consumer Product

Patent Trademark Blog

Though there is nothing wrong that, recognize that certain patents would not fit trendy products that will quickly fall out of style. With a life cycle of three years or less, for example, consider filing design patents to protect the appearance of your consumer product.

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Around the IP Blogs

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Take this opportunity not only to renew your energies but also to check what has been going on around the IP blogs. Designs Marques Class 99 reported on the UKIPO's recently launched call for views on the design system. February is finally here, Mercury retrograde is over and we can finally breathe lightly!

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Do-It-Yourself vs. Patent Attorney: How to increase your chances of getting a patent

Patent Trademark Blog

Should you try to file a patent yourself? Should you file a utility patent application yourself? Would your utility patent application enjoy a higher success rate if it were filed by a patent attorney? Keep in mind we’re talking about utility patents as opposed to design patents.

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How to Increase Amazon Sales with the Right Patent

Patent Trademark Blog

Call US patent attorney Vic Lin at (949) 223-9623 or email vlin@icaplaw.com to explore how we can help you protect your online sales. Design Patent vs. Utility Patent: Which IP makes sense for Amazon sales? Design patents protect the ornamental appearance of a product while utility patents protect functionality.