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Design Patent Protection for Computer Generated Icons and Graphical User Interfaces

Intellectual Property Law Blog

One way to, at least partially, overcome this is to consider design patent protection for computer generated icons and certain aspects of the graphical user interface (GUI) elements of a computer program. Strategic use of design patents can be an important part of an overall patent strategy.

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The Riyadh Design Law Treaty: Bringing Design Law into the Future

IP Watchdog

In 2007, I began attending sessions of the World Intellectual Property Organizations (WIPOs) Standing Committee on Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and Geographical Indications (SCT) in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss the development of the Design Law Treaty.

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USPTO Urged To Revamp Computer Image Design Patent Rule

IP Law 360

Intellectual property law groups and Apple Inc. Patent and Trademark Office allow design patents on computer icons shown using new technologies like holograms and augmented reality, saying a rule limiting protection to images on display screens is outdated. have recommended that the U.S.

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Leveque Intellectual Property Law, P.C. is Seeking a Patent / Intellectual Property Attorney

IP Watchdog

Leveque Intellectual Property Law, P.C., one of America’s oldest continuously-operated patent practices founded and operated by a woman patent attorney, is seeking a registered U.S. Leveque Intellectual Property Law, P.C.,

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“Comparison Prior Art” Must Be Tied to the Same Article of Manufacture as That Claimed

Intellectual Property Law Blog

15, 2023) , the Federal Circuit vacated a jury verdict of non-infringement in a design-patent infringement action filed by Columbia Sportswear against Seirus Innovative Accessories. Design Patent No. gloves) have a wavy pattern with the “Seirus” logo throughout the design. Background Columbia asserted U.S.

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Proposed Changes to U.S. Patent Practice: Creation of a Design Patent Practitioner Bar

LexBlog IP

Patent Practice: Creation of a Design Patent Practitioner Bar by John DeStefano The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has proposed a significant change to the rules of practice in patent cases. Enable more underrepresented groups to practice design patent law.

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A Look Ahead: Key Intellectual Property Legal Developments in 2024 - and What to Expect in 2025

JD Supra Law

From potential legal challenges to Chinese biopharma supply chains, Europes new Unified Patent Court (UPC), landmark decisions in life sciences, pharmas Orange Book listings, design patent rejections, and likely shifts at the USPTO, 2024 provided plenty of important and often global changes and clarifications in intellectual property law.