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Design Patent Application

Patent application protecting the ornamental design of a functional article, covering the visual appearance rather than the utility of an invention.

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Instructions

Include a single claim in the format: 'The ornamental design for [article of manufacture] as shown and described.' Provide high-quality drawings or photographs showing the design from all angles (front, back, top, bottom, left side, right side, perspective). Include a specification with a brief description of the drawings. Filing fee is $220 (small entity). Design patents last 15 years from issuance and require no maintenance fees.