If your product is nearly identical to a competitor’s design with only minor changes, there is a risk of infringing on their design patent, as design patents protect the ornamental appearance of a product rather than its functionality. The key test for design patent infringement is the “ordinary observer test,” meaning if an ordinary consumer views both products and finds them substantially similar, it could be considered a violation. Small modifications may not be enough to avoid infringement if the overall visual impression remains the same. To reduce risk, you should conduct a design patent search on Google Patents or the USPTO database and consult with a patent attorney to assess whether your changes are significant enough to differentiate your product legally. If necessary, consider making more distinct design modifications to ensure your product does not fall within the scope of the competitor’s patent claims.