Patent Services · Design Patent
Design Patent Attorney in Irvine, CA
mjIP files design patent applications protecting the ornamental appearance of a product — its distinctive visual design — for inventors and brands across Orange County and Southern California. A design patent granted after May 2015 is enforceable for 15 years and complements the firm's utility patent services.
Who Benefits From a Design Patent
Supplement brands, consumer-product companies, and medical device makers whose product or packaging appearance drives purchasing decisions can use design patents as part of a broader IP strategy — often alongside a utility patent on function and a trademark on the brand.
How the Process Works
Assess eligibility
Assess whether the ornamental design is new, original, and eligible.
Prepare drawings
Prepare formal drawings that define the claimed design.
File & prosecute
File and prosecute the application with the USPTO.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
A design patent issued after May 13, 2015 is enforceable for 15 years from grant, with no maintenance fees.
A design patent protects how a product looks (ornamental appearance); a utility patent protects how it works (function and structure). Many products benefit from both.