Oh, patents! Oh, Givenchy! (3) Pi perfume flask

Copyright © Françoise Herrmann

Gentlemen! Givenchy’s Pi  Neo Eau de Toilette Spray is for you. 

The Givenchy Pi perfume bottle was granted the US design patent USD592072S1, titled Perfume flask.

As a reminder the difference between a US utility patent and a US design patent is the following: 

“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 U.S.C. 171) [MPEP Chapt. 1502.01; [R-07.2015]].

Below, the patent Figures 2 and 7 are included, respectively showing a top view, and a front, right side perspective view, of the Givenchy Pi Neo perfume flask. An image of the marketed product is also included.

Reference

MPEP – Chapt. 1502-01 – Distinction between design and utility patent

https://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/s1502.html

Oh, patents! Oh, Givenchy (2) Organza perfume bottle

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The striking Givenchy Organza Indecence perfume bottle is patented. The design of this perfume bottle was granted the US design patent USD441280 (S), titled Perfume bottle and cap.

As a reminder, the difference between a US utility patent and a US design patent is the following:

“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 U.S.C. 171) [MPEP Chapt. 1502.01; [R-07.2015]].

The front and rear patent figure drawings of the bottle are included, together with an image of the marketed product.

Reference

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

Oh, patents! Oh, Givenchy!

Copyright © Françoise Herrmann

Givenchy’s star fabric design is unusual as it is also patented. The geometric pattern was awarded the US design patent USD793096 (S) titled Fashion Article Fabric.

As a reminder the difference between a US utility patent and a US design patent is the following: 

“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 U.S.C. 171) [MPEP Chapt. 1502.01; [R-07.2015]].

Below, a patent drawing showing the fabric pattern, together with a close up on a blue silk men’s shirt, embodying the patented design.

Reference

MPEP – Chapt. 1502-01 – Distinction between design and utility patent

https://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/s1502.html