Legal Definitions - nonfunctional

Definition: A feature of a product that does not affect its use or purpose, but may be used to distinguish it from other products.

Example: A designer handbag with a logo that is purely for aesthetic purposes and does not affect the bag's functionality.

This example illustrates that the logo on the handbag is nonfunctional because it does not affect the bag's ability to hold items or serve its purpose as a handbag. However, the logo may be used to distinguish the handbag from other similar products and may be a selling point for some consumers.