A Design Patent protects the unique visual appearance or ornamental design of a product, not its functionality. Whether it’s the shape of a bottle, the design of a gadget, or the style of a consumer product, securing a design patent ensures that your product’s appearance remains exclusively yours.

At Your Legal Assistant, we help inventors, designers, and businesses prepare all the documentation required for a USPTO-compliant Design Patent Application. Our trained paralegals and legal document specialists ensure your drawings, descriptions, and specifications meet U.S. design patent standards, helping you secure your creative design efficiently and professionally.

How We Help You with Design Patent Applications

Our process is precise, compliant, and designed to make your application ready for USPTO submission:

1. Understanding Your Design: We begin by reviewing your product design, visual features, and the aspects you wish to protect. This helps us identify the correct scope of protection before drafting.
2. Preparing the Design Drawings: Our team assists in organizing clear, accurate, and professional drawings or images that depict all views (front, back, top, bottom, side, and perspective) — a key USPTO requirement.
3. Drafting the Design Specification: We prepare a concise and legally sound specification that defines the visual features of your design while maintaining compliance with USPTO formatting and terminology standards.
4. Organizing Supporting Documents: All required USPTO forms, inventor details, and assignment information are compiled into a complete, ready-to-file package.
5. Review and Submission Guidance: You’ll receive the final draft for review. Once approved, we guide you through the steps to submit your Design Patent Application directly to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

(Please note: as a non-U.S. legal support provider, we assist only in preparation and organization. The final submission must be made by you or through a licensed U.S. patent attorney or agent in compliance with USPTO regulations.)

Why Choose Your Legal Assistant

1. Experienced Patent Paralegals: Skilled in U.S. design patent drafting and documentation
2. Confidential & Secure Handling: We maintain complete data protection throughout your project
3. Affordable Offshore Support: Get professional preparation without high law firm fees
4. USPTO-Compliant Documentation: Every application follows official design patent standards
5. Client-Focused Service: Personalized assistance for individual inventors and businesses alike

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is a Design Patent?

A Design Patent protects the unique ornamental appearance or visual design of an article of manufacture. It does not cover the product’s function or utility.

2. How long does a Design Patent last?

In the U.S., a granted Design Patent typically provides 15 years of protection from the date it is issued by the USPTO.

3. What do I need to file a Design Patent Application?

You’ll need detailed design drawings or images, a description of your design, inventor information, and completed USPTO forms. Our team can help prepare and organize all these materials.

4. Can you help me file the Design Patent Application?

Yes. We assist in preparing and organizing all required documents for filing your design patent. However, the final submission must be made by you (the applicant) or a licensed U.S. patent attorney or agent, in accordance with USPTO and ABA regulations.

5. Is this service handled by attorneys?

Our Design Patent services are managed by foreign-qualified legal professionals and trained patent paralegals who specialize in U.S. documentation standards. We provide offshore legal support and drafting assistance, not legal representation. For legal advice or USPTO-related actions, we recommend consulting a licensed U.S. patent attorney or agent.

Ready to protect your unique product design?

With Your Legal Assistant, you’ll receive complete, professional, and USPTO-ready documentation for your Design Patent Application, handled by experts who understand U.S. standards and timelines.

DISCLAIMER 

Your Legal Assistant is a legal support and documentation service provider, not a law firm. We do not offer legal advice, representation, or attorney services. All content on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional legal counsel. Our team consists of trained paralegals and document specialists based in India, providing administrative and drafting assistance to clients in the United States. All filings, reviews, and communications are prepared under your direction for your personal or business use.

Please note that certain services, such as trademark filings, renewals, and other government submissions, may be available only to U.S. citizens, residents, or registered entities as per applicable laws and USPTO regulations. By using our services, you acknowledge that Your Legal Assistant does not act as your attorney and that no attorney–client relationship is created. For specific legal advice, please consult a licensed U.S. attorney.