U.S. Department of Commerce

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

One of her top priorities was to obtain a design patent for her jeans’ enhancement innovation. The company now holds 11 patents, with several more pending, and has trademarked its brand. The success of Davis’ business meant overcoming the monumental task of entering and competing in the multi-billion-dollar denim industry.

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More Than Your Mark

AUGUST 27, 2021

Even major newspapers often get it wrong, saying a company has a patent on using a word or copyright on a technique or process. Here’s an easy guide to understanding the differences between copyright, patent, and trademark. Patent owners have the exclusive right to make, use, or sell the invention covered by the claims of their patent.

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Intellectual Property Trademark Copyright Patent 52

Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

When it comes to utility patents, what modifications would help your products avoid infringement? Let’s delve into how to win the noninfringement argument for utility patents. For design patents, see my post on design patent infringement. Need to win a utility patent noninfringement legal issue?

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2024

” Some of THC’s intellectual property include designs of the terms WHOA!, in stylized lettering and coloring reminiscent of those seen in comic books (the “Copyrights”) registered with the United States Copyright Office (“Copyright Office”). by themselves.

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Intellectual Property Registration IP Trademark 52

SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Comedian Vir Das, Netflix booked for copyright infringement. Dr Vaishali Londhe of NMIMS SPPSPTM wins Patent for Breakthrough Invention. Image from here. Other Developments in the Country. Delhi High Court awarded ?20 20 Lakh to Louis Vuitton in a Trademark infringement suit against Club Factory.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Most types of creative works protectable by copyright in Europe are protectable by copyright in China Traditional types of creative works such as books, music, recordings, plays, films, paintings, sculptures, photographs, etc., Copyright protects only the expression of an idea, not the idea itself. enjoy copyright protection in China.

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43(B)log

JUNE 24, 2022

Other IP rights: utility patent creates presumption of functionality; wonders about whether presence of non-TM IP protection for ornamental features—design patent, ©--might create a presumption of mere ornamentality w/o further evidence of source signification.

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Trademark Law Law Trademark Registration 75

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Grinvald: not the first time we’ve been hypocrites; the regulation allowing it is still on the books. With LKQ, a whole bunch of the seized parts were covered by a design patent license, but they said “too bad, it’s TM.” Dinwoodie: US complained to WTO about China not destroying goods; shouldn’t we be doing better?

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Copyright is the type of Intellectual Property most often associated with artistic works like fine art, movies, or books. For example, anybody can publish a book about three teenagers who solve magical mysteries at a wizarding school. Utility and Design Patents. There are two types of patents. Design patents.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Copyright is the type of IP most often associated with artistic works like fine art, movies, or books. For example, anybody can publish a book about three teenagers who solve magical mysteries at a wizarding school. Utility and Design Patents. Patents are one of the most confusing types of IP law, and justifiably so.

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Intellectual Property IP Invention Design 52

Patently-O

JANUARY 20, 2023

For this, though, we usually have to look outside the patent record. For example, Neil Stephenson’s 1992 book Snow Crash features a virtual world called the Metaverse. Inventors’ autobiographies, interviews, speeches, and marketing efforts can reveal clues.

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Patent Law Law Inventor Patent 96

SpicyIP

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Violation of design patents or trade dress: Dark patterns that mimic the design or layout of a competitor’s website or app in a misleading way might infringe on design patents or trade dress protections.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Designs Design False Advertising 52

The IPKat

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Recently, there has been a surge of notable developments in the domain of design law, including the publication of Regulation (EU) 2024/2822 and Directive (EU) 2024/2823 [ IPKat on this point here ] and the adoption of a Design Treaty in Riyadh. Part III entitled “Present-day and future trends in design law” comprises 4 chapters.

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Designs Design Law Art 69

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Christine Haight Farley, Design Authenticity Book project, still shaping up. Case study of George Nelson’s bubble lamp (mid-century modern design), how TM law creates new design rights. Nelson was second design director of Herman Miller Co. Stiffel: invalidated patent on another midcentury modern lamp.

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