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CAFC Affirms TTAB in Genericness Refusal of MODULAR GABION SYSTEMS for. Guess What?

The TTABlog

In its genericness analysis the Board relied on dictionary definitions, on third-party usage, and on Shepherd's own use of the proposed mark to refer to a type of product rather than a source. Its finding that the public used the proposed mark generically was supported by substantial evidence. Contrary to C.E.

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Lawfare in the orphan drug space

43(B)log

This designation did not indicate that Valtoco was safe or effective for public use but, instead, operated to qualify Neurelis for various development incentives, like tax credits and potential exclusivity for seven years if the FDA ultimately approved Valtoco.”

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Intellectual Property Tools for Protecting Fashion Goods

LexBlog IP

A novel design is entitled to a patent unless it is has been (1) described in a printed publication; (2) in public use; or (3) on sale more than one year prior to the date of the application of the patent. [9]. The essential elements of a design patent are that the new creation be “new, original and ornamental.”

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Intellectual Property Tools for Protecting Fashion Goods

Above the Fold

A novel design is entitled to a patent unless it is has been (1) described in a printed publication; (2) in public use; or (3) on sale more than one year prior to the date of the application of the patent. [9]. The essential elements of a design patent are that the new creation be “new, original and ornamental.” [8]. 8] Smith v.

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Biosimilars 2020 Year in Review

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

Yet 2020 saw a slowdown in biosimilar activity with the lowest number of annual biosimilar approvals since 2016 and fewer product launches than 2019—as well as a decrease in district court litigation and post-grant proceedings. 2016; resubmitted May 2018). September 23, 2016. August 30, 2016. April 5, 2016.