Design Patent Term. The third type of patent is a design patent. It protects the distinct ornamental features of a manufactured item. These features may be a distinctive shape or a novel exterior design. Design patents have a term of 14 years.
0871 number call costs. The cost of calling 0871 numbers from landlines normally ranges from 7p to 23p per minute, while calls from mobiles are normally between 8p and 58p per minute.
   The only way to be certain of call charges is to contact your  telephone service provider and check the charge for the specific  number you wish to dial.      Breakdown of charges     Calling an 0843, 0844, 0871 or 0872 number has three cost  components:    1.The Service Charge or premium.    This varies from 0.5p/min to 4.3p/min depending on exactly which  number you call.  The only way to be certain of call charges is to contact your  telephone service provider and check the charge for the specific  number you wish to dial.      Breakdown of charges     Calling an 0843, 0844, 0871 or 0872 number has three cost  components:    1.