How does the USPTO interpret the phrase “design for an article” in 35 U.S.C. 171?
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) interprets the phrase “design for an article” in 35 U.S.C. 171 broadly. According to MPEP 1502, the interpretation is as follows: “171 refers, not to the design of an article, but to the design for an article, and is inclusive of ornamental designs of all kinds including…
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