Authorities
35 U.S.C. § 171: Design patents
35 U.S.C. 171 authorizes design patents on the ornamental design of an article.
Citation: 35 U.S.C. § 171
Type: Statute
Jurisdiction: Federal
Issuing body: U.S. Congress
Status: In force
Section 171 authorizes design patents on the ornamental design of a manufactured article. A design patent protects appearance rather than function, and its term is set by section 173.
Related guides.
Sources.
This page is general information, not legal advice. See the Disclaimer.