US Patent Alert: Key Halloween Lighting Designs to Avoid for Importers
This article highlights specific Halloween decorative lighting designs, including pumpkin and skeleton lamps, that are protected by active US design patents. It serves as a vital compliance guide for international buyers and brands to identify high-risk SKUs, conduct thorough IP due diligence, and prevent customs seizures or legal disputes during sourcing from Chinese manufacturers.
US Patent Alert: Key Halloween Lighting Designs to Avoid for Importers
Halloween lighting—specifically pumpkin, ghost, and skeleton motifs—is a perennial high-volume category in the seasonal decor market. However, this sector is heavily saturated with active design patents. For global brand buyers and importers, sourcing these items without rigorous intellectual property (IP) clearance carries significant legal risk. The following analysis highlights specific US design patents that are currently active or pending, serving as critical red flags for procurement teams.
1. Pumpkin Night Light
Patent Name: NIGHT-LIGHT
Patent Number: USD1132469S
Filing Date: November 22, 2024
Issue Date: June 30, 2026
This patent covers the specific ornamental design of a pumpkin-shaped night light. Importers must ensure their suppliers are not replicating the exact visual configuration protected under this filing.
Source: USPTO Website, Amazon Product Listings
2. Pumpkin Lantern
Patent Name: LANTERN
Patent Number: USD1123227S
Filing Date: November 20, 2024
Issue Date: April 21, 2026
Distinguishable from standard night lights, this patent protects the specific structural and aesthetic design of a pumpkin lantern. Sourcing similar designs from OEM factories requires immediate verification against this patent scope.
Source: USPTO Website, Amazon Product Listings
3. Ghost Decorative Light
Patent Name: DECORATIVE LIGHT
Patent Number: USD1121213S
Filing Date: March 19, 2025
Issue Date: March 31, 2026
This patent targets the visual design of ghost-themed decorative lighting. Given the upcoming issue date, proactive due diligence is essential for Q3/Q4 inventory planning.
Source: USPTO Website, Amazon Product Listings
4. Pumpkin-Ghost Combination Light
Patent Name: Light
Patent Number: USD1089772S
Filing Date: February 21, 2025
Issue Date: August 19, 2025
Hybrid designs combining pumpkin and ghost elements are increasingly popular but also heavily patented. This specific design right prohibits the production of identical composite lighting fixtures.
Source: USPTO Website, Amazon Product Listings
5. Lighted Skeleton Set
Patent Name: LIGHTED SKELETON SET
Patent Number: USD1021214S
Filing Date: October 26, 2023
Issue Date: April 2, 2024
This patent has already been issued and is fully enforceable. It covers multi-piece lighted skeleton sets. Any manufacturing agreement involving such products must include strict indemnification clauses regarding IP infringement.
Source: USPTO Website, Amazon Product Listings
6. Mermaid Skeleton Light
Patent Name: LIGHTED SKELETON
Patent Number: USD1049916S
Filing Date: May 16, 2024
Status: Pending/Issued (Check current status)
Niche thematic designs, such as mermaid skeletons, are emerging trends. Importers should verify the current legal status of this patent before committing to large-scale production orders.
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