LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

Are they protectable by design patents? In this post we will analyze the availability of design patents for digital commodities and how it compares with other Asian countries like Japan, South Korea and Singapore. In China, a GUI alone cannot be registered as a design patent. Article 2.4 Article 2.4

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 29, 2023

I am excited to announce the publication of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) ’s article on “ IP Aspects of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Technologies.” The authors include Barrett Spraggins, David Pointer, George Raynal, and Ryan Phelan.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

On February 5, 2022, China acceded to Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs. Inventors in China will thus be able to use the International Design System to file and protect their designs overseas with one procedure which will help them save time and money.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In response to public comments submitted in response to its request thereof regarding the “article of manufacture” requirement for design patent eligibility appearing in Title 35, United States Code, Section 171 , and as explained in our previous post , the U.S. a)(I) ] but provides important clarifications.”

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More Than Your Mark

AUGUST 20, 2021

At its core, 3-D printing uses computer code in a computer-aided design (CAD) file to instruct specially designed printers to print three-dimensional physical objects one layer at a time. 3-D Printing and Copyrights, Patents, or Trademarks. Contact Norris McLaughlin About Intellectual Property Disputes Over 3-D Designs.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 20, 2023

Applicants, for their part, are not required to disclose prior art that is not material to patentability or that is cumulative of other prior art they’ve already provided. It may surprise you, then, to learn that the genre of science fiction is deeply indebted to patent law and patent theory. See [link]. 3d 1353 (1999).

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 27, 2022

Section 171 of title 35 United States Code provides “whoever invents any new, original and ornamental design for an article of manufacture may obtain a patent thereof”. Because of the emerging technologies such as projections, virtual and augmented reality, the USPTO is exploring the arena of protection of digital design patents.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

On February 5, 2022, China acceded to Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs. Inventors in China will thus be able to use the International Design System to file and protect their designs overseas with one procedure which will help them save time and money.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 7, 2021

Andrew Godsey (Global Technology Transfer Group) and Clarke Nelson (InFact Experts LLC): Comprehensive Overview of Modern Patent Valuation. Margaret Polson (Polson Intellectual Property Law PC): Overview of Design Patents for Software-Related Inventions.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

Biotechnology-the word suggests that this is biological advancement based on technology. This technological advancement heals the world at the molecular level and most often involves DNA modification techniques. Some important contributions of this technology based biological advancement include- Agriculture-.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Spanish government has approved a draft bill to reform the three main industrial property laws: the Trademark Law, the Industrial Design Law and the Patent Law. Industrial Design Law. It also establishes the possibility of using other means of resolving design disputes, such as mediation.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Applying for patents is like running a race. That means that you must secure an earlier filing date than that of a competing patent application for a similar technology with similar claims. When is the second best time to apply for patents? US patent laws give inventors a 1-year grace period to apply for US patents.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

. § 101, “[w]hoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may obtain a patent therefor, subject to the conditions and requirements of this title.” But there are exceptions and exclusions under patent law.

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More Than Your Mark

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Patents are meant to cover new, useful, and non-obvious inventions (utility patents) and new and non-obvious designs (design patents). Additionally, all patents have a limited life span: twenty years from the earliest effective filing date of a utility patent and fifteen years from the issuance of a design patent.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 18, 2023

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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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Invention patents with a validity span of more than ten years. Invention patents with a high number of pledge financing. Invention patents that have won the National Science and Technology Award or the China Patent Award. China has three types of patents: invention patents, utility model patents and design patents.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Additionally, copyrights can also extend to website content, graphic designs, logos, videos, and other digital assets. Design patents: Design patents protect novel ornamental designs for an article. Plant patents: These patents protect new varieties of plants that have been asexually reproduced.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

JUNE 10, 2021

Given the complexities of patentability searches, patent drafting, and patent prosecution, consulting with an attorney at TraskBritt can streamline and provide strategies in pursuing a patent and protection of your intellectual property rights. . a utility, plant, or design application). Appeal (MPEP § 1200).

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Utility patents are for functional inventions. Design patents protect the look of something functional, regardless of whether the functional aspects are new. Because of this, a popular use of design patents is to protect the outside of common consumer products. Why would a company want to design a unique typeface?

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

. § 101, “[w]hoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may obtain a patent therefor, subject to the conditions and requirements of this title.” ” But there are exceptions and exclusions under patent law.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A comprehensive guide to intellectual property and legal protections for software technology. As a software developer, investor, visionary that has invested significant time and resources into software technology, it is crucial not to share the details of your innovation until you have taken steps to protect it properly.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

On Feb 4, the Federal Circuit issued an important decision in California Institute of Technology v. patent laws. By design, patent challengers get one-bite at the Apple; one shot at invalidating the patent claims based upon obviousness or anticipation. by Dennis Crouch. Broadcom Ltd. and Apple Inc.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 10, 2022

Madelaine Lynch is a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, enrolled in Professor David Vaver’s 2021-2022 Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program. Part 5: The IP Hidden Gems: Trade Secrets and Industrial Designs. This has been a historically tumultuous area of patent law.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Christine Haight Farley: connecting to Katyal’s paper: “Indian man” design code. There is a design code for marijuana leaves; you just can’t get a cannabis ID. Christine Haight Farley, Design Authenticity Book project, still shaping up. Nelson was second design director of Herman Miller Co. but helpful to research.

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