Can I file both a design patent application and a utility patent application on the same invention?
Yes. Your invention may include functional aspects protectable through a utility patent application and ornamental aspects protectable through a design patent application. While technically those distinct aspects are distinct inventions, it is fair to say that, in general, an invention can be covered by both utility and design patents.
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