Patent a furniture
Steps and Strategy to Patent a Piece of Furniture. Protect What You Invent. Timelines and Prices.
Is It Possible to Patent a Piece of Furniture?
To patent a piece of furniture, it is important that it provides a distinctive value to customers, whether in terms of design, functionality, or operation. While it is true that most furniture-related inventions have clear prior art and can no longer be patented, if you introduce innovation to them, it is absolutely possible to patent a piece of furniture.
Recommended Options for Registering a Furniture Patent
Industrial Design of a Piece of Furniture
In many cases, innovative furniture-related inventions focus their innovation on the aesthetics or the way they are constructed. As long as the goal is to patent the visual appearance of these items, the best way to protect a piece of furniture is through the registration of an industrial design.
Invention Patent for Furniture
If it involves a transformation or an idea that introduces a piece of furniture different from those already known, a utility patent is the best option to patent a piece of furniture. The requirements to register a furniture patent are: technical innovation that transforms and sets the furniture apart from existing ones. Additionally, this innovation must enhance the value perceived by customers.
Furniture Patents That Changed the World
There are many furniture patents that have changed the way we interact with and exist in our environment, making it more efficient and ergonomic.
Specifically at Let’s Prototype, we have worked on furniture-related inventions that provide unique value and have substantially transformed well-known furniture to improve the concepts and make people’s lives more comfortable.
Kitchen Furniture Ladder
In this example of a functional prototype, we designed a ladder with a unique mechanism, capable of folding and unfolding in just two steps, safely. Ladders already exist, as well as a strict safety regulation that heavily influences their design. Even so, we encourage you to explore these examples of patents registered in the United States. You'll see how, even for such a well-known invention as the ladder, there are still utilities and potential improvements that make its daily use easier in very specific environments.
Aesthetic Swap Furniture
We often seek and undertake projects to transform the interior of our homes or business spaces. Small changes influence the style and may cause some disruption with our existing furniture. For this reason, we designed a system of interchangeable panels that allows users to change the aesthetic of their usual furniture. In this patent example, the innovation claim is related to the mechanism that enables the storage and exchange of the panels.
Electronic Furniture. Machines.
When exploring the possibilities to patent a piece of furniture efficiently, it is essential to determine whether the patent should protect its aesthetics or a mechanism or system that increases the value perceived by users when using the invention.
As a new trend in furniture innovation, the transformation of furniture into machines is becoming increasingly common. This transformation is achieved by incorporating electronic solutions into furniture, enhancing the interaction between users and the furniture around them.
Motorization, control, or innovation in furniture with electronic components and peripherals can expand the possibilities to patent a piece of furniture.
Questions About Furniture Patents
How much does it cost to patent a piece of furniture?
The cost of furniture patents can range from $5,000 to $10,000. This price may vary significantly depending on the functions and prior art that can be identified.
How long does it take to Ppatent a Furniture?
The estimated time to obtain a furniture patent can vary significantly depending on the country where the patent is filed. In the United States, a furniture patent can be completed in approximately 6 months. In contrast, an innovative furniture patent in Spain may take between 12 and 24 months.
In which countries can you register a furniture patent?
Furniture patents can be filed in any country. Although there are different methods to protect a piece of furniture, as long as its innovation and the usefulness of the improvements can be demonstrated, it will be patentable.
Are you planning to patent a piece of furniture?
At Let’s Prototype, we work with patent offices and specialized patent attorneys. We can also advise you on how to protect a piece of furniture in the best possible way.
The time to bring your ideas to life is now. We accompany you throughout the entire process: from idea to product.
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