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What is subject matter eligibility?

Patent Trademark Blog

What makes an invention eligible for patent protection? Not every new thing is patentable. A concept might be unique, and yet ineligible for patent protection. Subject matter eligibility refers to whether an invention is qualified for patent protection. Take a graphical user interface (GUI) , for example.

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What Protects The Intellectual Property Created By Artists Or Designers?

Intepat

As a result, intellectual property refers to creations such as innovations, industrial product designs, literary and creative works, and symbols that are later used in business. As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and Industrial design.

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IP Protection of NFTs: A Comparative Look at the US and China

IP Tech Blog

Given that the Chinese government prohibits the transaction of virtual currencies, the Chinese market and users had to change this translation to avoid referring to crypto currencies as that could make NFTs illegal. It has been debated whether NFTs/DC could be protected in China by design patents.

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What Protects The Intellectual Property Created By Artists Or Designers?

Intepat

As a result, intellectual property refers to creations such as innovations, industrial product designs, literary and creative works, and symbols that are later used in business. As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and design rights. Design Rights.

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Intellectual Property Tools for Protecting Fashion Goods

LexBlog IP

Just as every piece of artwork is unique, there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to protecting your fashion goods with intellectual property tools. The next time you would like to protect a great innovative design you expect will be a big hit on the market, you should consider obtaining a design patent.

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Intellectual Property Tools for Protecting Fashion Goods

Above the Fold

Just as every piece of artwork is unique, there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to protecting your fashion goods with intellectual property tools. The next time you would like to protect a great innovative design you expect will be a big hit on the market, you should consider obtaining a design patent.

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IP Protection of NFTs: A Comparative Look at the US and China

LexBlog IP

Given that the Chinese government prohibits the transaction of virtual currencies, the Chinese market and users had to change this translation to avoid referring to crypto currencies as that could make NFTs illegal. It has been debated whether NFTs/DC could be protected in China by design patents.

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