LexBlog IP

JUNE 14, 2022

This article supplements our previous post with updated 2021 data. design patents continue to grow in popularity. design patents that issued in 2021 was still greater than the number of U.S. design patents that issued in each year between 2012-2018, and was more than 50% greater than the number of U.S.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 24, 2023

1] LKQ, an auto parts repair vendor for GM, successfully petitioned for inter partes review of GM’s design patent for a front fender design, [2] arguing it was anticipated by a prior art reference (Lain) and obvious over Lian alone or in combination with a brochure for the 2010 Hyundai Tucson. Operations LLC. [1]

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

. In June 2021 the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation (Shenzhen AMR) issued the first ever provisions on administrative injunctions against the infringement of a design patents, including online infringements. Other cities and provinces started similar provisions in the summer of 2021. on April 19, 2021.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Kilpatrick Townsend partner Rob Potter was recently a speaker at the Intellectual Property Owners Association 2021 Annual Meeting. Mr. Potter participated in a panel discussion addressing “Anti-Counterfeiting: Enforcing Design Patents at the Border.”

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

Are they protectable by design patents? In this post we will analyze the availability of design patents for digital commodities and how it compares with other Asian countries like Japan, South Korea and Singapore. In China, a GUI alone cannot be registered as a design patent. Article 2.4 Article 2.4

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

As outlined in our previous post , on June 1, 2021 the Fourth Amendment to the Chinese Patent Law came into effect, allowing partial claiming in design patent applications. What Does it Mean to Fail to Form a “Relatively Independent Area” or a “Relatively Complete Design Unit” of a Product?

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The IPKat

JANUARY 13, 2022

While the tokenization of IP, namely for anti-counterfeiting purposes , was already outlined by the European Intellectual Property Office several years ago, WIPO sees potential applications of blockchain technology in IP ecosystems for "[a]ll types of IP assets: Registered and Unregistered Rights".

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

A recent decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has fundamentally altered the law on prior art anticipation for design patent applications. SurgiSil design – “Limp Implant”. Therefore, since the applied prior art reference discloses a design for an art tool—i.e., 2020-1940 (Oct. Active Mfg.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

2021-2299, 2021-2338 (Fed. 15, 2023) , the Federal Circuit vacated a jury verdict of non-infringement in a design-patent infringement action filed by Columbia Sportswear against Seirus Innovative Accessories. Design Patent No. gloves) have a wavy pattern with the “Seirus” logo throughout the design.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In June 2021 the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation (Shenzhen AMR) issued the first ever provisions on administrative injunctions against the infringement of a design patents, including online infringements. Other cities and provinces started similar provisions in the summer of 2021.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Design patents offer valuable protection in a patent portfolio, including conferring different strategic advantages compared to those of utility patents. 1] Likewise, design patents are not subject to attacks under 35 U.S.C. § ” [6].

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As outlined in our previous post , securing a partial design claim in China is akin to hitting a moving target, as the interpretation of partial design claims in China has varied among cases and examiners. ” Independent and Complete Design Units For now, partial claims should form an independent and complete design unit.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 7, 2021

My presentation on jigsaw puzzles and intellectual property at the 2021 virtual Puzzle Parley is now up on YouTube.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 13, 2022

The Federal Circuit recently narrowly construed the claim of a design patent application to reverse the holding of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) affirming the rejection of the claim for a lip implant based on a prior art reference for an art tool. to] a design in the abstract.” Referencing 35 U.S.C. §

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 12, 2022

the Federal Circuit reversed the PTAB’s finding that Gamon’s design patents on gravity-fed displays for soup were non-obvious. 19, 2021) (“ Gamon II ”). Campbell comparison of solid-lined portion of claimed design to primary (Linz) reference. In Campbell Soup Co. Gamon Plus, Inc. , 4th 1268 (Fed.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 30, 2023

The intellectual property rights victory in Canada for the footwear company Crocs is a timely reminder to keep fleece clogs in mind for your winter wardrobe. Famous for its easily-recognizable design of breathable and water-friendly clogs, Crocs was founded in 2002 in the US by three college friends who enjoyed sailing.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 26, 2024

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit undertook to clarify the obviousness standards for design patents. 2021-2348, 2024 WL 2280728 (Fed. A few weeks ago, the U.S. Operations LLC, __ F.4th__, May 21, 2024).

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox invites you to a webinar, "Federal Circuit Appeals from the PTAB and ITC: Summaries of Key 2021 Decisions," on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Topics of the featured intellectual property cases include: publication status, non-obviousness for design patents, prosecution laches and.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

On February 05, 2022, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) announced that China had joined the Hague International Design System (the Hague System) that allows registering up to 100 designs in 94 countries through one international application. [1] 1] See [link]. [2] 2] See , [link]. 1] See [link]. [2]

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LexBlog IP

MAY 24, 2023

Quarles & Brady partner and editor-in-chief of the firm’s Protecting the Product design rights blog, James Aquilina, and patent engineer Harrison Powell attended the 16 th Annual USPTO Design Day on May 4, 2023, in Alexandria, Virginia at the USPTO’s Headquarters. Design filings in FY 2021 up 17.6%

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IP Tech Blog

JULY 27, 2021

On June 21, 2021, the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation (Shenzhen AMR) issued the first ever administrative injunction against the alleged infringement of a design patent. The Shenzhen ASM Experiment. The forerunner of a very bold experiment is the Shenzhen AMR.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Intellectual property law truly is incorporated in every aspect of society and the issue of lacking creativity in designing sports bras and leggings only reassures that statement. On November 24, 2021, Peloton Interactive Inc , known for its interactive exercise bike, sued Lululemon Athletica Inc.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Interesting Patents. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2021. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing the most exciting developments in technology and innovation. In this article, we highlight several interesting US patents recently issued by the USPTO.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 27, 2021

On June 21, 2021, the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation (Shenzhen AMR) issued the first ever administrative injunction against the alleged infringement of a design patent. The Shenzhen ASM Experiment. The forerunner of a very bold experiment is the Shenzhen AMR.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 14, 2022

Late last year, the PTAB published its final round of statistics for 2021. From October 1, 2020 to November 30, 2021, 1629 petitions were filed at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Overall, the institution rates of petitions have gone up slightly in fiscal year (FY) 2021 compared to FY 2020. 1] See Apple, Inc.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2023

2021-2299, 2021-2338 (Fed. 15, 2023) , the Federal Circuit vacated a jury verdict of non-infringement in a design-patent infringement action filed by Columbia Sportswear against Seirus Innovative Accessories. Design Patent No. In Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc. Seirus Innovative Accessories, Inc.

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Garrigues Blog

APRIL 27, 2021

Today, April 27, is International Design Day, an event, which seeks to recognize the value of design in society and business. On this significant date, we take the opportunity to look at a recent judgment by the General Court of the European Union (EGC) that will allow companies to extend the protection of a design by twelve months.

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

Apple has become one of the largest companies globally due to its strategic use of intellectual property rights. This success is largely attributed to Apple’s effective trademarking of various designs and sounds related to its products and services. Notably, Apple trademarked its store design in the United States in 2011.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

AUGUST 9, 2022

PUMA SE , based in Herzogenaurach, Germany, is a multi-national company that designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories. According to the Complaint, in or around December 2021, PUMA requested the Defendant, Brooks Sports, Inc. PUMA”), are world leaders in the sportswear industry.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

JUNE 10, 2021

Given the complexities of patentability searches, patent drafting, and patent prosecution, consulting with an attorney at TraskBritt can streamline and provide strategies in pursuing a patent and protection of your intellectual property rights. . a utility, plant, or design application).

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43(B)log

AUGUST 10, 2021

Drone Whirl LLC, 2021 WL 3474007, No. Mironova then allegedly filed intellectual property complaints against its storefront on Amazon.com fraudulently claiming infringement of her patent rights and copyrights. Shenzhen Tange Li’an E-Commerce Co. 1:20-CV-00738-RP (W.D. Amazon delisted Shenzhen’s products.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2023

With the increased funding pouring into this sector has come a desire to protect the intellectual property in the products, research, and developments brought to market. 1] Similarly, a Colorado court found the illegality doctrine did not bar a design patent infringement suit involving a TOKER POKER hand tool [2].

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Patently-O

AUGUST 7, 2021

Here’s their announcement: The Elevate Your Prosecution 2021 conference on patent prosecution will be held in the Murano room of the Grand America in Salt Lake City on Friday, September 24 – Saturday, September 25. The agenda: Friday, September 24, 2021: 1.1 Michael Spector and Julie Burke (Petition.ai

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Recommended Reading: Germain and Sitler, “The Constitution Commandeth: Thou Shalt Not Protect the Same Subject Matter Under Design Patent and Trade Dress Laws” [link] pic.twitter.com/JCpHwspoIH. — TTABlog (@TTABlog) December 17, 2021. — TTABlog (@TTABlog) December 15, 2021.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

He discusses the case of former Chairperson Manmohan Singh, who was granted repeated extensions including after the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) appeared before court asking for extension of his tenure. Delhi High Court entrance. . & Delhi High Court in Dassault Systems v.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

.” This is exactly what happened to Jaguar Land Rover in its claim against Land Wind (Jiangling Motors) in China for copying of Jaguar Land Rover’s car design. After their patent battle from 2014 to [2019], the design patents of Jaguar Land Rover and Land Wind for their off-road vehicles were invalidated by each other.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 5, 2021

The United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) launched a public consultation on artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property on 29 October 2021 to assess whether the current IP regime strikes the appropriate balance to encourage the development of AI and its use across the UK economy.

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