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MPEP Q & A 13: Term of Utility vs. Design Patent
MPEP Q & A 13: Term of Utility vs. Design Patent
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Jul 1, 2016
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Question: What is the term of a utility patent versus the term of a design patent? Answer: The term of a utility patent on an application filed on or after June 8, 1995 is 20 years measured from the U.S. filing date; or if the application contains a specific reference to an earlier application, 20 years from the earliest effective U.S. filing date, while the term of a design patent is 15 years measured from the date of grant, if the design application was filed on or after May 13, 2015 (or 14 years if filed before May 13, 2015).…
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Jul 1, 2016
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