What is a design patent?

A design patent is a type of patent granted to an inventor for a new, original, and ornamental design of a product. Design patents are granted for a limited period of time, often less than 14 years. In Mississippi, a design patent gives its owner the exclusive right to make, use, sell, and import the design in the country, preventing others from manufacturing, using, or selling the design. Design patents are often used to protect the visual and ornamental aspects of a product such as a logo, packaging, or the shape of an object. They are also sometimes used to protect small parts of larger products such as a specific type of clip on a belt. Design patents are often associated with the fashion industry, as they protect clothing designs, but they are applicable to any product with a unique and distinctive look. In order to obtain a design patent, an inventor must submit an application to a patent office detailing the design and the inventor’s claim. The patent office then reviews the application and decides whether to grant the patent. Once granted, the patent provides protection from others who may try to copy the design. Design patents are an important part of patent law in Mississippi, allowing inventors and creators to protect their unique designs from being copied or reproduced without their permission.

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