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How to avoid the risk of patent infringement with Design Patent Search

Feature Overview

Design Patent Search allows sellers to find relevant design patent information by uploading images or entering keywords. This simple operation can protect sellers from the risk of product infringement.

Instruction

1.Entrance

WEB: Product Research->Design Patent Search

APP:Functions->Product Research->Design Patent Search

How to avoid the risk of patent infringement with Design Patent Search

2.Select the marketplace here and currently Design Patent Search only supports in US and Japan marketplace. Patent documents are from United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and JAPAN PATENT OFFICE (JPO).

Tool4seller screenshot for 2.Select the marketplace here and currently Design Patent Search only supports in US and Japan.

3.Click the camera icon on the right side of the search box and then upload a picture, the system will automatically search the result.

Tool4seller screenshot for 3.Click the camera icon on the right side of the search box and then upload a picture, the.

Tool4seller screenshot for 3.Click the camera icon on the right side of the search box and then upload a picture, the.

4. When there are search results, enter keywords in the search box and click “Search” to further filter and narrow down from the results. This operation does not consume additional points.

Tool4seller screenshot for 4. When there are search results, enter keywords in the search box and click “Search” to.

5. Mouse over the patent image to view an enlarged image. Click on the patent number to the original registration document at the patent office to view the patent details.

Tool4seller screenshot for 5. Mouse over the patent image to view an enlarged image. Click on the patent number to the.

Tool4seller screenshot for 5. Mouse over the patent image to view an enlarged image. Click on the patent number to the.

6. We also support searching for design patents using keywords alone. Note: When searching for keywords, be aware that singular and plural words, spaces, etc. may lead to different search results.

Tool4seller screenshot for 6. We also support searching for design patents using keywords alone. Note: When searching for.

Pricing and Credit

Standard, Professional and Premium plan: Unlimited searches.

Free, Startup and Free Trial plan: 1 point/time. (($1=10 points)