2006-11-20 17:54:05 · 4 answers · asked by willyDee 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
Sure, depends on how weird it will get up.
2006-11-20 18:31:59 · answer #1 · answered by 2Toke 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the United States virtually everything is patentable. The legislative history of the Patent Act says that everything made by man is patentable. Indeed, in the US we can patent living organisms, business methods and software.
Hairstyles can indeed be patented. There are patents that have been granted on hair extensions, weaving hair and on wigs. There is no legal basis to reject an invention based on the subject matter being a hair style. Of course, this begs the real question, which is whether it is wise to seek a patent on a hairstyle. That will depend on the market. If you have a product to sell, like hair extensions, then it may make sense. If you do not have a product then the question is how will you enforce your rights? Will you sue everyone who combs their hair a certain way?
Left unsaid, so far, is that in order for anything to ultimately receive a patent it must be both new and non-obvious. These are the two major hurdles to receiving a patent in the US. Nevertheless, a hairstyle is indeed subject matter that could be patented, assuming the other patentability requirements have been satisfied.
2006-11-22 18:02:57 · answer #2 · answered by ipwatchdog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...Jennifer Aniston would be a millionaire just on her hair alone if that were the case. lol
2006-11-21 02:05:18 · answer #3 · answered by honeybee4u2c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-11-21 01:55:47 · answer #4 · answered by rajan naidu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋