design patent

noun

de·​sign patent
: a patent that protects the appearance of a product against infringement

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“Design patent.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/design%20patent. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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