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35 U.S.C. § 171 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 35. Patents § 171. Patents for designs

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In General.--Whoever invents any new, original and ornamental design for an article of manufacture may obtain a patent therefor, subject to the conditions and requirements of this title.

(b) Applicability of This Title.--The provisions of this title relating to patents for inventions shall apply to patents for designs, except as otherwise provided.

(c) Filing Date.--The filing date of an application for patent for design shall be the date on which the specification as prescribed by section 112 and any required drawings are filed.

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