What is the difference between a design patent and a utility patent when protecting a new hardware invention?
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What is the difference between a design patent and a utility patent when protecting a new hardware invention?
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- Patent essentials · uspto.gov
- 1502-Definition of a Design · uspto.gov
- Inventors Assistance Center · uspto.gov
- Design patent application guide · uspto.gov