Which Technology Center handles design patent applications?

Design patent applications are handled by Technology Center (TC) 2900 at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). As stated in MPEP 909.02(a):

“New nonprovisional design and plant applications are assigned to Technology Centers (TCs) 2900 and 1600, respectively, in the first instance by the Office of Patent Application Processing (OPAP).”

This assignment to TC 2900 ensures that design patent applications are examined by examiners with specific expertise in design patents and the unique requirements for these types of applications.

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• design patents
• Technology Center 2900
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