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New USPTO Design Patent “Bar” to be Created in 2024

LexBlog IP

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is amending the rules of practice in patent cases by creating a separate space for individuals with educational backgrounds in design-related disciplines to qualify to practice before the USPTO in the limited capacity of design patent application proceedings.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

What are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)? Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. WHY ARE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IMPORTANT FOR STARTUPS? Why are Intellectual Property Rights Important for Startups?

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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. Proposed Changes to U.S.

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IP Protection of NFTs: A Comparative Look at the US and China

IP Tech Blog

What is the intellectual property right that most suits NFTs? It has been debated whether NFTs/DC could be protected in China by design patents. The current tendency is that of denying protection to designs of non-physical products, like metaverses. IP Rights and NFTs.

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Protection of Copyrights in China

IP and Legal Filings

Copyright is a form of intellectual property that protects a creator’s exclusive right to control who reproduces or alters the product of their original creative effort. Unlike Europe where computer software is protected by patents, software is expressly protected under copyright in China. Introduction.

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IP Protection of NFTs: A Comparative Look at the US and China

LexBlog IP

What is the intellectual property right that most suits NFTs? It has been debated whether NFTs/DC could be protected in China by design patents. The current tendency is that of denying protection to designs of non-physical products, like metaverses. IP Rights and NFTs.

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