Design patent documents
Browse design patent documents for named chair components and designs. Use the title, owner and document number to identify the record relevant to your product discussion.
What does a design patent record identify?
The documents identify specific named designs, including chair shells, backrests and armrests. Review the original certificate for its design name, owner and document number. The record should be connected to that design rather than treated as a performance certificate for every chair in a product family.
How do you find a relevant design?
Start with the model and component you want to discuss, such as a shell, backrest or armrest. Compare the named design in the record and ask the team to confirm its relation to your selected configuration. Keep product drawings and test reports separate because they answer different specification questions.
What should you include in a product enquiry?
Send the complete model, the component or detail of interest and a reference to the document you are reviewing. If the enquiry concerns changes to the design or an OEM or ODM configuration, include the proposed drawing and quantity so the scope can be evaluated.