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Defending Design Patents

Patently-O

In our new paper, The Truth About Design Patents , we debunk three widely held—but incorrect—views about U.S. design patents. Taken together, these myths paint a grim picture of design patents: Half of all design patent applications are rejected. Acquiring Design Patents.

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(Over) Expanding the Circle: DHC Allows In-house Employees to Access Confidential Documents in InterDigital v. Oppo

SpicyIP

In June 2024, I covered some nuances regarding confidentiality and disclosures in the SB and DB orders passed in InterDigital Technology Corporation vs. Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd ( here and here ). No segregation was made between in-house and external members.

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CAFC Reverses Contempt Finding for Disclosures of Confidential Discovery Information to Develop Joint Defense Strategy

IP Watchdog

Leader Accessories LLC reversing a contempt finding entered in the Western District of Wisconsin over alleged violations of a protective order from a design patent infringement case between Static and Leader.

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Emails Analyzing Own Patents Likely Not Trade Secrets

Patently-O

by Dennis Crouch In most patent cases, the parties jointly agree to a system limiting the publication of confidential case information and typically file a stipulated motion for protective order seeking the a judicial order requiring the parties to comply. US11147246 and US11033007.

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Analysing Amazon’s Strategic Approach to Tackle Patent Infringement

IIPRD

In matters of trade, Trademark, copyright and Patent act as building blocks of protection measures while conferring exclusive right over goods/services for the holder. Amazon often face patent violations with its increasing customer base and involvement of third-party seller. Patent infringement can occur in both of these roles.

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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

The IP Law Blog

As discussed below, in many instances, a choice will need to be made as to whether to rely on trade secret protection or pursue a patent. But not all confidential business information that is valuable and generally unknown is a trade secret. First, it is important to understand what a trade secret is. See 35 U.S.C. §

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (November 25 – December 1)

SpicyIP

Image from here Analysing the Riyadh Design Law Treaty in the Indian Context After nearly two decades of negotiations, WIPO Member States have adopted the Design Law Treaty (DLT). The suit was filed after 10 months from the date of knowledge and six months after the grant of the patent that the defendant had allegedly infringed upon.