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LKQ Corporation v. GM Global Tech: Design Patent En Banc

Patently-O

GM Global Technology Operations LLC , the court will consider whether to apply a more stringent obviousness test to design patents. Although design patent examination has become more rigorous, obviousness rejections remain relatively rare in comparison to their utility patent brethren.

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See you Soon: Three Upcoming Events

Patently-O

I’m looking forward to participating in three really interesting upcoming events. Feb 6 12noon EST – Debating Design Patent Obviousness – Streaming via Suffolk – Free Event ( REGISTER HERE ) : The Federal Circuit has not held an en banc rehearing in a patent case since before COVID.

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – 16th Annual USPTO Design Day on May 4, 2023

LexBlog IP

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – 16 th Annual USPTO Design Day on May 4, 2023 Registration for the 16th Annual USPTO Design Day 2023 has been made available and interested parties can register virtually or in person here. The 16th annual Design Day will be held on May 4, 2023, from 10 a.m.-5

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SAVE THE DATE – 16th Annual USPTO Design Day Announced for May 4, 2023

LexBlog IP

Save the Date to Attend the 16 th Annual USPTO Design Day The 2023 iteration of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)’s annual Design Day will be held on May 4, 2023, with options to attend either in-person at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia or virtually.

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How patent’s priority affects the protection of industrial designs

Garrigues Blog

Today, April 27, is International Design Day, an event, which seeks to recognize the value of design in society and business. To quote the famous Canadian designer Robert L. Peters, and I add my voice to his clear-sighted reflections on the subject: “Design creates culture. Culture shapes values.

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From Fruit to Fortune: Apple’s Trademark Journey and Their Fierce Protection Strategy

Intepat

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. Prior Registration and Use: Apple Inc. Cracking the Code: What Sets Apple’s Trademark Apart?

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A September CLE in Salt Lake City with Dennis, Me, and Other Important People!

Patently-O

We invite you to register at your earliest convenience for the in person event (about 40 spaces remaining), the speakers dinner Friday night (about 8 spaces remaining), or the webcast. You can register at www.elevateyourprosecution.com/registration/. The full agenda follows below, and more details are at www.elevateyourprosecution.com.