Elements of a Design Patent Application

The elements of a design patent application should include the following:

(a) Preamble, stating name of the applicant, title of the design, and a brief description of the nature and intended use of the article in which the design is embodied;

(b) Cross-reference to related applications (unless included in the application data sheet).

(c) Statement regarding federally sponsored research or development.

(d) Description of the figure(s) of the drawing;

(e) Feature description;

(f) A single claim;

(g) Drawings or photographs;

(h) Executed oath or declaration.

In addition, the filing fee, search fee, and examination fee are also required. If applicant is a small entity, (an independent inventor, a small business concern, or a non-profit organization), these fees are reduced by half.