Thursday, May 26, 2022

Oh, patents! Kenzo™ Tiger sneakers

Copyright © Françoise Herrmann

Awarded the US design patent USD851869S1, titled Shoe, Kenzo™ tiger sneakers come in many different models. The mosaic below shows the patent Figures 1 and 2, together with a variety of different marketed Kenzo™ Tiger sneakers for men and women.

As a reminder, “a utility patent” protects the way an article is used and works (35. U.S.C. 101), while a “design patent” protects the way an article looks (35 USC 171) [MPEP Chapt. 1502.01; [R-07.2015]].


References
Kenzo

USPTO - MPEP – Chapt. 1502-01 – Distinction between design and utility patent
https://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/s1502.html

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