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Defending Design Patents

Patently-O

In our new paper, The Truth About Design Patents , we debunk three widely held—but incorrect—views about U.S. design patents. Taken together, these myths paint a grim picture of design patents: Half of all design patent applications are rejected. Acquiring Design Patents.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (March 4-March 10)

SpicyIP

Calm Water Therapeutics Llc vs The Assistant Controller Of Patents And Designs on 28 February, 2024 (Delhi High Court) The appeal challenged the rejection of a patent application for a “Bi-Functional Co-Polymer” by the Assistant Controller of Patents.

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No "German injunction gap" expedition in Abbott v Dexcom global diabetes battle, as Mr Justice Mellor expresses "some regret"

The IPKat

The UK launch of the Freestyle Libre 3 is said to be confidential, but the G7 is intended to be launched this autumn 2021. An injunction would remain in force until the relevant patent is held invalid - either in the nullity action before the German Federal Patent Court or in EPO opposition proceedings.