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 What is a design patent?
Pursuant to the provision of Paragraph 1, Article 109 of the Patent Act, a design refers to any creation made in respect of the shape, pattern, color, or combination thereof of an article through visual appeal. Thus, it can be defined that a design uses the shape, pattern, color, or combination of an article to enhance its quality, affinity, and value through visual effects in order to increase market competitiveness and visual contentment.
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