Hello infonewby,
What you are describing is a starter template. In InfoPath you cannot copy logic or data connections from one form to the next, but there's a workaround.
I would take your current production form and create your starter form. I would leave all the common fields and layout, but delete logic and fields specific to that form. Be sure to remove the control in the layout, and the field from the data source. You'll also want to make sure you remove the publishing location so someone does not publish over your live form.
Let me know if you need more insight! Qdabra also does InfoPath training to help with creating good design practices. Check the trainings out here: http://www.qdabra.com/en/training/TrainingDetail.aspx
Best,
Bre
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