Dashed lines do more than leave parts of your design unclaimed. They can help you show how your product is used, fits, or functions, without limiting your patent to a full product or fixed environment. Learn how to use dashed lines strategically to clarify and strengthen your design claim.

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Not all lines in a design patent are created equal. The choice between solid and dashed lines in your drawings is more than cosmetic. It defines the scope of your protection. In this post, we explain how to use each type of line strategically to claim what matters and avoid common mistakes that could weaken your patent. If you are preparing to file, this is essential reading.

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