Applying for a design patent involves several steps:
Conduct a search to ensure your design is unique. Prepare and file an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or the relevant authority in your country. Include detailed drawings or photographs of the design. Pay the required fees. Respond to any follow-up inquiries from the patent office.
Once granted, a design patent typically lasts for 15 years from the date of grant in the United States.