The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Or, as the patent describes, the parent can secretly pull the cord and turn on the light.) The purpose of this invention, according to the inventors, is to reassure children that their good behavior was rewarded by Santa. But the inventors of this invention came up with a solution, so they must think there is a problem.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) states, ” a trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services. A patent protects an invention. For example, if you invent a new kind of vacuum cleaner, you would apply for a patent to protect the invention itself.” Again, it depends. Under 35 U.S.C. §

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

The best time to file a patent application is before you show your invention to the public or make any sales. Need to file a patent application before making a public disclosure? Call US patent and trademark attorney Vic Lin at 949-223-9623 or email vlin@icaplaw.com to explore working with us. Patent costs vary widely.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 14, 2022

The USPTO may issue a patent to whoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, subject to certain conditions and requirements.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Or, as the patent describes, the parent can secretly pull the cord and turn on the light.) The purpose of this invention, according to the inventors, is to reassure children that their good behavior was rewarded by Santa. But the inventors of this invention came up with a solution, so they must think there is a problem.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

What is a utility nonprovisional patent application? Unlike design patents , utility patents protect functionality. To get a utility patent, you have to file a utility nonprovisional patent application and ultimately get it allowed. How to Tell If Your Patent Claims Are Good.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

2022) raises a number of important design patent law questions, including an issue of first-impression of the scope of “comparison prior art” available for the ordinary observer infringement analysis under Egyptian Goddess, Inc. An accused design does not have to exactly match the drawings. 2021-2299 (Fed.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) states, ” a trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services. A patent protects an invention. For example, if you invent a new kind of vacuum cleaner, you would apply for a patent to protect the invention itself.” § 273.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

JUNE 10, 2021

An applicant secures a patent after successfully prosecuting the patent application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). When the USPTO believes an application embodies an invention worthy of a patent, the USPTO grants a Notice of Allowance. Draft and file the application. Office Actions.

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More Than Your Mark

AUGUST 20, 2021

the past decade, the use of 3-D printing has expanded rapidly, in part because the original intellectual property protections on the technology, first invented in the 1980s, expired, making it less expensive to produce the hardware and software involved in the 3-D printing process. 3-D Printing and Copyrights, Patents, or Trademarks.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 30, 2021

What types of patent review comments are less important? Avoid spending too much time reviewing the background of the invention. Any explanations of the prior art do not need to get into too much detail. When it comes to talking about the prior art, less is more. How should you review patent drawings?

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 17, 2022

the plaintiff opened an art gallery in the virtual game world with the assistance of Second life, called “SLART” and obtained a trademark registration. At some time the plaintiff realized that the avatar is Second Life was using SLART for his art gallery. Patent Infringement. Conclusion and Suggestions.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A trademark cannot be used to protect an invention, coding, or software program. Trademark protection can include a product or company’s name, a design, logo, color scheme, and identifying factors such as a unique sound played within an application (think of AOL’s famous “YOU’VE GOT MAIL”).

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. A distributed ledger showing the first inventor, an authorized licensee, etc.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. A distributed ledger showing the first inventor, an authorized licensee, etc.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. A distributed ledger showing the first inventor, an authorized licensee, etc.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With the help of a patent attorney, can you show it in words and drawings that would sufficiently teach others in this field how to practice your invention? When do you need to patent an idea? Patent deadlines are critical. Apply for design or utility patent? How much to patent an idea?

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The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Design patent D990,096 is a rather strange patent entitled “Elf Hand.” The design looks like a prickly glove with four claws on the end of a round dowel. The listed prior art includes a backscratcher, so maybe that is what this is for. It is not very appealing.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 14, 2023

Hormel Foods Corporation (22-1696) where the appellate panel found the purported inventor’s contribution to be “insignificant in quality. when] measured against dimension of the full invention,” the panel in Blue Gentian, LLC v. Patent Nos. The district court agreed that Ragner should be added as an inventor.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Design patent D990,096 is a rather strange patent entitled “Elf Hand.” ” The design looks like a prickly glove with four claws on the end of a round dowel. The listed prior art includes a backscratcher, so maybe that is what this is for. It is not very appealing.

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The IPKat

MAY 29, 2023

Chapter 2, authored by David Musker, considers the overlaps between patents and designs. In Chapter 5, Robert Harrison focuses on the interactions between patents and utility models. The hypothetical case is an invention for a diagnostic device and method, all with the use of an artificial intelligence network to analyse data.

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