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The graphics on a web page can be protected by copyright.\u00a0 If they are distinctive enough, they can also be protected as a trademark, and even registered.\u00a0 However, a third alternative, design patent, which can protect such things as website backgrounds and other website features.\u00a0 See, for example, \u00a0U.S. Patent No. D570,362 on the background image for a portion of a display screen:<\/p>\n

\"Background\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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Google obtained U.S. Patent No. D599,372 on its\u00a0landing page:<\/p>\n

\"Google_Page\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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