PTO/AIA/18 (03 13) Approved for use through 01/31/2014. OMB 0651 0032 U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number DESIGN PATENT APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL (Only for new nonprovisional applications under 37 CFR 1.53(b)) Attorney Docket No. First Named Inventor Title Express Mail Label No. ADDRESS TO: Commissioner for Patents P.O. Box 1450 Alexandria, VA 22313 1450 DESIGN V. UTILITY: A "design patent" protects an article's ornamental appearance (e.g., the way an article looks) (35 U.S.C. 171), while a "utility patent" protects the way an article is used and works (35 U.S.C. 101). The ornamental appearance of an article includes its shape/configuration or surface ornamentation upon the article, or both. Both a design and a utility patent may be obtained on an article if invention resides both in its ornamental appearance and its utility. For more information, see MPEP § 1502.01. APPLICATION ELEMENTS See MPEP chapter 1500 concerning design patent application contents. ACCOMPANYING APPLICATION PARTS 8. 9. 10. 11. Assignment Papers (cover sheet & document(s)) 1. 2. 3. 4. Fee Transmittal Form (PTO/SB/17 or equivalent) Applicant asserts small entity status. See 37 CFR 1.27 37 CFR 3.73(c) Statement (when there is an assignee) Power of Attorney Applicant certifies micro entity status. See 37 CFR 1.29. Applicant must attach form PTO/SB/15A or B or equivalent. 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