Which of the following can be patented as a design patent?
A) an academic book on chemical engineering
B) a blueprint of a hood ornament of a car
C) a photograph of a rare comet sighting
D) a map excavated from an archaeological site

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Design patents protect the ornamental or aesthetic aspect of a functional item, such as a hood ornament on a car. A book, a photograph, and a map do not qualify for design patents as they are not functional items.

Which of the Following Can Be Patented as a Design