FAQs Patent Questions
Question:Utility patents protects the way an article is used and works and a design patent protects the way an article looks.
Answer: A “utility patent” protects the way an article is used and works (35 U.S.C. 101), while a "design patent" protects the way an article looks (35 U.S.C. 171). Both design and utility patents may be obtained on an article if invention resides both in its utility and ornamental appearance.
Question:You can find a list of PTDL libraries on the official Gazette and on the USPTO Web site.
Answer:
A list of PTDL libraries can be found in the Official Gazette and on the USPTO Web site.
Question:Are published patents the only content of the Electronic Official Gazette - Patents?
Answer:
No. The eOG:P contains a section called Patent and Trademark Office Notices.
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