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USPTO’s Supplemental Guidance on Design Patents for Computer-Generated Interfaces and Icons

On March 13, 2026, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published supplemental examination guidance for design patent ...
JD Supra

USPTO Expands Design Patent Protection for Computer-Generated Interfaces and Icons

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued supplemental examination guidance for design patent applications directed to computer-generated interfaces and icons, expanding flexibility ...