Can the term of a design patent be extended through reissue?
No, the term of a design patent cannot be extended through the reissue process. MPEP 1509 clearly states: “The term of a design patent may not be extended by reissue.” This limitation is based on the legal precedent set in Ex parte Lawrence, 70 USPQ 326 (Comm’r Pat. 1946). The purpose of a design patent…
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