GOOD MEETING TODAY 😀 Brian apologies for my unusual question about, what a 3D patent is? Ref "Lashify inventor" in middle of China vs Lashify 2024, she wishes she also had 3D patent protection... In recent interview she now highly recommending inventors, also use if possible a 3D patent. I asked ChatGPT and good answer, Turns out not an official term but industries describing patents related to 3D features as fallows; ☺️👌☮️💜 A **3D patent** typically refers to a **design patent** that protects the **three-dimensional shape or configuration** of a product or object. This type of patent is used to secure the visual or aesthetic design of a physical item, which includes its form, surface texture, or ornamental appearance, rather than its functionality. It is often filed for products where the shape or appearance is a key element of its identity or marketability. Key aspects of a 3D patent (design patent) include: 1. **Protection of Visual Design**: Unlike utility patents, which protect functional features, 3D patents focus on how a product looks. This could cover unique shapes, contours, or decorative elements. 2. **Non-functional Features**: The design being patented must not be essential to the product’s function; instead, it must be ornamental. For instance, the shape of a perfume bottle or the contour of a smartphone could be protected. 3. **Duration**: In the U.S., a design patent generally lasts **15 years from the date of grant**. Other countries may have different durations. 4. **Examples**: Some well-known examples include the **Coca-Cola bottle** and the **shape of an Apple iPhone**—both of which have design patents covering their 3D forms. While "3D patent" is not a formal term, it is often used in industries such as **consumer products, fashion, and industrial design** to describe patents related to the three-dimensional features of an object.

Posted by tlshollywood at 2024-10-10 02:16:00 UTC