Should I use a design patent or a utility patent to protect the unique physical shape of a fitness device I invented
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The searches the AI actually ran for this prompt.
SEED QUERY
Should I use a design patent or a utility patent to protect the unique physical shape of a fitness device I invented
1 real search · 1 real-search pass
USPTO design patent protects ornamental appearance utility patent protects how article works design patent functional features guidanceGoogle ↗
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Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
ChatGPT real searches (1)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 1 of 1 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence.
Searches and sources
ChatGPT1 real searches · gpt-6
USPTO design patent protects ornamental appearance utility patent protects how article works design patent functional features guidance Google ↗
- Design patent application guide · uspto.gov
- 1502-Definition of a Design · uspto.gov
- Patent essentials · uspto.gov
- USPTO patent application resources · uspto.gov