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Can a Logo Help You Get a Design Patent and Avoid Infringement?

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Can you include a logo in your design patent application? Let me share a strategy if you’re thinking about filing a design patent application for a new product that might be considered somewhat similar to existing products. How would a logo help get your design patent application allowed?

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How to Deal with a Counterfeit Product or Claim

Patent Trademark Blog

Register your trademarks to block the sale of competing goods that use a similar name or logo. You can then record your registered trademark with US Customs to block the import of infringing goods bearing similar marks. File design patents to protect the appearance of the product.

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How to Handle a Trademark Rejection: File a Design Patent Instead?

Patent Trademark Blog

Rejected Trademark Application? Get a Design Patent Instead The path to registering a trademark can be strewn with landmines. When your trademark application faces difficult rejections, would a design patent make more sense? Having difficulty trademarking your brand?