Design Patent

Do I need a design patent?

A design patent is one of the most effective ways to protect the unique visual appearance of your product. It gives you the exclusive right to stop others from making, using, or selling items that copy the ornamental design of your creation. This legal protection can be especially powerful if you’re selling on platforms like Amazon, Alibaba, Temu, Shopify, or Etsy—where imitation products and unauthorized sellers are common.

In fact, all of these major platforms have dedicated IP infringement systems that support enforcement of design patent rights. A registered design patent strengthens your ability to use takedown tools and report violators. Whether you’re combating counterfeit listings or protecting your market share, a properly filed design patent application, complete with formal patent drawings and structured claims, adds legitimacy to your store, reassures customers, and helps deter copycats.

Should I use a patent attorney?

The USPTO recommends that you work with a registered patent attorney to file your design patent application. The process requires careful preparation of compliant drawings, a strong understanding of design patent claims, and full disclosure of relevant prior art. Your application may be subject to USPTO office actions, which require timely and strategic responses to keep your filing on track. Our Design Patent Application Package offers a flat-fee solution that brings you hands-on legal expertise without unpredictable hourly billing.

Our Design Patent Application Package

With our flat-fee package, a licensed patent attorney will assess your product and prepare a complete design patent application tailored to your needs. We handle the preparation of formal patent drawings, conduct a basic prior art search, and draft the Information Disclosure Statement (IDS). Once filed, we monitor your application for office actions or USPTO updates and advise you every step of the way.

Trust Tree makes the process simple and cost-effective, while giving you a powerful legal tool to protect your competitive edge.

With our Design Patent Filing Package, an experienced attorney will:

• Evaluate your product and develop a custom design patent strategy
• Conduct a basic prior art search to identify potential conflicts
• Prepare all required patent drawings in compliance with USPTO standards
• Draft and file your design patent application with the USPTO (government fees not included*)
• Prepare and submit the Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) after filing the application
• Monitor for USPTO office actions and correspondence

* Current USPTO government fees typically start at $525, depending on your business size and application details.