Design patent

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001594",
  "term": "Design patent",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A form of legal protection granted for a new, original, and ornamental design for an article of manufacture. Unlike a utility patent, which protects the way an article is used and works, a design patent protects only its appearance or aesthetic features. This type of patent is granted for a term of 15 years from the date of grant and does not require maintenance fees.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/design-patent/"
}