QUESTION
Can I obtain a patent based on the type of material used in manufacture?
Asked on Jun 21st, 2014 on Patents - Utah
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Say I start manufacturing an item constructed out of bamboo where as the current items on the market are made of other materials not even closely related to bamboo. Will a design patent stop others from being able to use bamboo in the manufacture of said product?
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A design patent is not appropriate in that case, though a utility patent might be.
Answered on Jun 23rd, 2014 at 11:32 AM