§ 171. Patents for designs

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(a)In General.— Whoever invents any new, original and ornamental design for an article of manufacture may obtain a patent therefor, subject to the conditions and requirements of this title.

(b)Applicability of This Title.— The provisions of this title relating to patents for inventions shall apply to patents for designs, except as otherwise provided.

(c)Filing Date.— The filing date of an application for patent for design shall be the date on which the specification as prescribed by section 112 and any required drawings are filed.

(July 19, 1952, ch. 950, 66 Stat. 805; Pub. L. 112–211, title II, § 202(a), Dec. 18, 2012, 126 Stat. 1535.)

Historical and Revision Notes

Based on Title 35, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 73 (R.S. 4929, amended

(1)May 9, 1902, ch. 783, 32 Stat. 193,

(2)Aug. 5, 1939, ch. 450, § 1, 53 Stat. 1212; R.S. 4933).

The list of conditions specified in the corresponding section of existing statute is omitted as unnecessary in view of the general inclusion of all conditions applying to other patents. Language is changed.

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July 19, 1952, ch. 950
66 Stat. 805
Pub. L. 112–211, title II, § 202(a)
126 Stat. 1535
May 9, 1902, ch. 783
32 Stat. 193
Aug. 5, 1939, ch. 450, § 1
53 Stat. 1212
Pub. L. 112–211
section 203 of Pub. L. 112–211

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U.S.C.§ 27

ActJuly 19, 1952, ch. 950

Stat.66 Stat. 805

Pub. L.Pub. L. 112–211, title II, § 202(a)

Stat.126 Stat. 1535

ActMay 9, 1902, ch. 783

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