Can a design patent be granted for changeable computer-generated icons?
Yes, a design patent can be granted for changeable computer-generated icons. The MPEP provides guidance on how to handle such applications: “Computer generated icons including images that change in appearance during viewing may be the subject of a design claim. Such a claim may be shown in two or more views. The images are understood…
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Changeable computer-generated icons, which include images that change appearance during viewing, can be the subject of a design claim. According to MPEP 1504.01(a): “Computer generated icons including images that change in appearance during viewing may be the subject of a design claim. Such a claim may be shown in two or more views. The images…
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