Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE) Practice Exam

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What are Design Patents granted for?

Inventions of new technologies
Original designs for articles of manufacture
Processes for manufacturing
Scientific methods of research

The correct answer is: Original designs for articles of manufacture

Design patents are specifically granted for original and ornamental designs for articles of manufacture. This means that the focus of a design patent is on the aesthetic aspect of a product rather than its functional features or the technology behind the product. A design patent protects the unique visual qualities of a manufactured item, providing exclusive rights to the creator for a period of 15 years in the United States. In contrast, inventions of new technologies would typically be covered under utility patents, which protect the functional aspects of an invention. Processes for manufacturing or scientific methods of research also fall under utility patents, as they involve methods and procedures rather than the design itself. Thus, option B is the only choice that accurately describes the scope of protection provided by design patents.