IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued its one millionth design patent on September 26, 2023. D1,000,000 claims the ornamental design for a dispensing comb. This milestone comes during a particularly prolific period for design patents.

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More Than Your Mark

AUGUST 27, 2021

While every business recognizes the need to protect its intellectual property, it’s easy to get confused about what each type of intellectual property protects. Even major newspapers often get it wrong, saying a company has a patent on using a word or copyright on a technique or process. What Is a Trademark?

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Larson & Larson

JANUARY 10, 2021

Patents were designed to protect inventions and ideas that are new and non-obvious. Ultimately, a patent is a form of intellectual property protection that gives the creator exclusive rights to legally market, sell, manufacture, and profit from the invention. Utility Patent. Design Patent.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) recently reached an important milestone. On September 26, 2023, the USPTO issued its millionth design patent. United States Patent D1,000,000 covers the ornamental design for a dispensing comb, as shown below. Design patent filings in the U.S.

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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. Proposed Changes to U.S.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

Thus, a legal safeguard should be provided to inventors for their inventions to keep their interest in science alive. In modern biology research, inventors come from various disciplines such as pharmaceutical, environmental, agricultural, and dairy, and all of them are involved in improving the quality of life.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A comprehensive guide to intellectual property and legal protections for software technology. When considering how to secure your software product from potential theft or infringement, it is essential to understand the key forms of legal protection offered under Intellectual Property (IP) law.

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Larson & Larson

MARCH 23, 2023

Patent applications are critical to innovation and intellectual property protection, yet they can often be expensive, complex, and time-consuming to process. Fortunately, there is an increasingly popular alternative: the Design Patent Rocket Docket. The post How can I use design patent rocket docket?

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 18, 2022

Earlier this month, ten of the world’s largest companies were accused of infringing design patents claiming animated graphical user interfaces (GUIs). These assertions were made in addition to at least ten other lawsuits filed since September 2021 asserting animated GUI design patents. 1–4, illustrated below.

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Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

Just as every piece of artwork is unique, there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to protecting your fashion goods with intellectual property tools. As with all intellectual property tools, careful consideration should be taken when assessing a particular product’s copyright status.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 17, 2022

However, there are effective ways to protect intellectual property in GUIs and enforce that intellectual property against competitors who choose to infringe. Over a hundred years ago, Congress created “design patents” to offer companies a way to protect the “ornamental” features of products.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2024

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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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Design Patent #D1,050,634 from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Design Application #29888619, titled “Rope Throw Dog Toy” on September 18, 2024, and the patent was issued on November 5, 2024. And on Friday, November 15, I received my official patent in the mail.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. This is the tradeoff an inventor makes with the public. As the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 12, 2022

the Federal Circuit reversed the PTAB’s finding that Gamon’s design patents on gravity-fed displays for soup were non-obvious. Fox Factory , said the court, is not limited to assessing secondary considerations of non-obviousness of utility patents, but also applies to design patents. Gamon Plus, Inc. ,

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The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Or, as the patent describes, the parent can secretly pull the cord and turn on the light.) The purpose of this invention, according to the inventors, is to reassure children that their good behavior was rewarded by Santa. But the inventors of this invention came up with a solution, so they must think there is a problem.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 20, 2023

Hrdy, Professor of Intellectual Property Law at University of Akron School of Law, and Daniel H. Brean, Senior In-House Intellectual Property Counsel, Respiratory Care, Philips. Are inventions described in works of science fiction patentable? He died with over thirty patents to his name.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

He discusses the case of former Chairperson Manmohan Singh, who was granted repeated extensions including after the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) appeared before court asking for extension of his tenure. News from around the World.

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The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Every year, I write about patents that have to do with Christmas. Design patent D990,096 is a rather strange patent entitled “Elf Hand.” The design looks like a prickly glove with four claws on the end of a round dowel. Here are a few I have found, some of which were issued in 2023 and others of which are older.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 8, 2022

In this article, we highlight several interesting US patents recently issued by the USPTO. Looking for more information on patents? Visit our Patents Page here. We also recommend that you check out our Intellectual Property Resources page for guides, videos, and insight on patents and inventorship.

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Larson & Larson

MARCH 26, 2021

Understanding what exactly a patent is, and the purpose they serve, is important when determining if you need one. Well-known examples of patents include the iPhone, where Apple has exclusive rights to determine where iPhones can be sold and how they are represented, or even GPS. The Different Types of Patents. Utility Patents.

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The IP Law Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

Design Patent No. D806,325 (the “D325 Patent”) for a “Pet Costume.” First, Pandaloon argues that the Complaint fails to allege that the inventor or her attorney were aware of either the prior art costumes during prosecution, that either believed that the references were material, and that either intentionally withheld them.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MAY 18, 2021

Intellectual property is generally separated into different categories including patents , copyrights , trademarks , and trade secrets. patent law further divides patents into three different types: utility, design, and plant patents. Design patents. Plant Patents.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Of those, inventors who make board games often go straight to patent filings and forget about the trademark analysis. Trade Dress is an often-overlooked facet of Intellectual Property law that holds significant value for board game inventors and can offer a unique layer of protection for your board game.

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Texas Intellectual Property Law Blog

JULY 29, 2020

Texas inventors should take a look into getting patents for their discoveries and inventions. A patent gives the creator of a product the property rights to that invention. The patent is supposed to be internationally recognized, but that may be hard to enforce.

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Texas Intellectual Property Law Blog

JULY 29, 2020

Texas inventors should take a look into getting patents for their discoveries and inventions. A patent gives the creator of a product the property rights to that invention. The patent is supposed to be internationally recognized, but that may be hard to enforce.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 6, 2022

Among the thousands of people who contributed to its success was inventor Andrew Higgins. Higgins was a boat builder and his low draft boat hull design, patented in 1939, (U.S. Higgins later design for a landing craft with a deployable ramp (U.S. Posted in Patent of the Day.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In the present case too there will be many legal issues related to Intellectual Property. There is an urgent need to shed some light on intellectual property infringement in this virtual world which will be dealt with further in the article. Intellectual Property and Metaverse. Patent Infringement.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Perceived limitations on obtaining patents and trademarks in the cannabis industry is not an excuse. From trademarks, to design patents, to utility patent protection, being conscious of available protection mechanisms is key. An IP Lawyer’s Takeaways.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

From Idea to Invention The patent process can be very daunting if you’re new to intellectual property law. Fortunately, with some basic knowledge and guidance, patenting your invention can be a straightforward and rewarding experience. Utility Patent or Design Patent?

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Larson & Larson

JULY 13, 2023

Patents and trademarks are two forms of intellectual property protection, but they serve different purposes. Here’s an overview of how patent protection and trademark protection differ: What is a Patent? Patents protect functional products and processes. The post Patent Protection vs.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 19, 2021

Design Patent Nos. The ’646 and ’645 patents, which each claim “[t]he ornamental design for a gravity feed dispenser display, as shown and described. Design Patent No. D405,622, referred to as “Linz” after its inventor Arthur W. In Campbell Soup Company v.

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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).

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Or, as the patent describes, the parent can secretly pull the cord and turn on the light.) The purpose of this invention, according to the inventors, is to reassure children that their good behavior was rewarded by Santa. But the inventors of this invention came up with a solution, so they must think there is a problem.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 14, 2023

Hormel Foods Corporation (22-1696) where the appellate panel found the purported inventor’s contribution to be “insignificant in quality. Blue Gentian sued Tristar for infringement of six patents, all of which relate to an expandable hose and named a sole inventor Michael Berardi: U.S. Patent Nos.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. This is the tradeoff an inventor makes with the public. As the U.S. ” See 35 U.S.C. § § 273.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

China has been negotiating such accession for a few years, and it was partly anticipated by certain measures of harmonization introduced with the latest amendment to the patent law in 2019, for example, the extension of a design patent duration from 10 to 15 years.

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