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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JD Supra Law

MARCH 4, 2025

On February 25, the United Kingdom (UK) Intellectual Property Office (IPO) launched a survey to collect feedback on potential changes to the UKs design protection framework. The goal is to ensure that the system remains relevant, accessible, and effective in supporting designers and businesses across various industries.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Diplomatic Conference to Conclude and Adopt a Design Law Treaty – Plenary Sessions. It took nearly two decades of negotiation, but member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have finally adopted the landmark Design Law Treaty (DLT) during the Diplomatic Conference in Riyadh on November 22.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 27, 2025

International Trade Commission (ITC) remains a pivotal forum for addressing intellectual property disputes under Section 337, particularly those involving design patents.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

APRIL 18, 2023

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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IIPRD

JANUARY 7, 2025

AI and the Global IP System We need a worldwide intellectual property (IP) structure that encourages innovation and invention if we are to benefit from generative AI. When the present intellectual property system was developed, innovation was more sluggish and concentrated on human creativity. 10] 2.2.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This is a review of “ Designs Law and Practice (3rd Edition) ” by RPC. Formerly published as Sykes: Intellectual Property in Designs, this is a substantially revised and updated new edition which aims to provide a comprehensive but practical reference source for the various IP rights protecting designs, with a focus on the United Kingdom.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 4, 2024

As we begin a new year, our attorneys look ahead at intellectual property topics they expect will be trending in 2024. They cover areas including life sciences, litigation, post-grant proceedings, artificial intelligence, design patents, and trademarks. What should in-house counsel be on the lookout for in 2024?

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Only books published in 2024 are eligible for the award.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The world of intellectual property (IP) underwent some significant transformations this summer, with recent changes from the U.S. Federal Circuit and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) reshaping the landscape of design patent law. By: Bennett Jones LLP

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 10, 2024

Further Trademarks Act, 1999 and Designs Act, 2000 allow licensing of trademarks and designs respectively. Intellectual Property Rights Protection IP licensing is an essential element of technology transfer. It involves transferring of one or more intellectual property to the other party.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 3, 2024

New opportunities seemingly point to greater growth, but with it comes diffiernt challenges: how to protect such intellectual properties, especially trademarks. Country Designations- Desires may be expressed by applicants as named member countries for which they seek trademark protection as ‘designated countries.’

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Mask work is a type of intellectual property protection designed to protect layout designs (topographies) of integrated circuits. Under the SCPA, a mask work is a series of related images that forms a design or part of a design used to produce an integrated circuit. Understanding Mask Work.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 27, 2025

AI, a simulation of human intelligence by a computer system designed to perform tasks typically done by human beings, has in just a few short years evolved beyond what was previously believed possible, and has manifested itself in even creating new works of Intellectual Property, such as art, literature, music, etc.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Rather, it gives the patent owner the right to exclude others from making, using, selling, offering to sell, and/or importing the claimed invention, which most commonly can be a device, method, chemical composition, or ornamental design. By: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This is a book review of Teaching Intellectual Property Law: Strategy and Management edited by Sabine Jacques, Associate Professor in Information Technology, Media and Intellectual Property Law, University of East Anglia Law School and Ruth Soetendorp, Visiting Academic, City University of London and Professor Emerita, Bournemouth University.

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IP.com

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

InnovationQ is powered by Semantic Gist®, IP.com’s proprietary AI technology, setting a new standard in intellectual property management with fast, accurate, and contextually relevant prior art searches. ® has been transforming intellectual property management since 1994. About IP.com IP.com®

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2025

But what is the right time for assessing a design infringement? Since 2010, it owns registered Community designs (RCD) for the Airfryer, including RCD no. The preliminary injunction was granted on the basis of design infringement. Background Koninklijke Philips NV (Philips) marketed various air fryers under the brand Airfryer.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 16, 2024

INTRODUCTION Trade dress protection is an important aspect of intellectual property, whereby the special visual aspect of products or packaging will identify the origin of products to consumers. However, proving that the design is distinctive enough to be protected and does not serve a functional purpose remains problematic.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Intellectual Property Rights occur as the dynamic instrument to discourse these tasks if the legal protection and development of a situation is beneficial to development and novelty. IPR IN THE FRAMEWORK OF STARTUPS Intellectual Property Rights serves as the keystone for the tenability and the development of new ventures.

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IP.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In the era of fast-paced technological advancement, the integration of AI in the intellectual property (IP) lifecycle is transformative. For example, R&D divisions at national defense contractors require robust security around ideation because it protects sensitive information and intellectual property.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 12, 2024

Kilpatrick partners Megan Bussey, Nicki Kennedy, and Michael Bertelson recently presented at the 20th annual KTIPS (Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectual Property Seminar) on the topic of “A New Era Dawns for Design Patent Validity - How the Federal Circuit Has Rewritten Design Patent Obviousness Law.” design patents.

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IP Close Up

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In recent years design patents have come to have a more vital role in the intellectual property landscape. Design patents protect the ornamental aspects of Continue reading

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Bone (reviewed by The IPKat here ) Best Book on Design Law Designs Law and Practice, 3rd ed LexisNexis Butterworths Jeremy Drew and others Best Foreign Language (Non English) Intellectual Property Book Markengesetz, 14.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 12, 2025

Summary Trade dress is a powerful intellectual property (IP) tool that can be used to protect the distinctive non-functional look and feel" of a products design, shape and/or 3D configuration.[1]

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2024

We’re pleased to inform you that a free online course on intellectual property starting on January 08, 2023 is being offered for students on the e-learning platform SWAYAM by Dr. Yogesh Pai, Associate Professor of Law, in charge of the SPRIHA IPR Chair at National Law University, Delhi.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Delegates from the world's major intellectual property groups signed a treaty Friday that would, if approved, establish new rules to facilitate the filing of design patents.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Today, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published its annual World Intellectual Property Indicators Report, providing a snapshot of IP filing activities across the globe during 2023.

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The IPKat

MARCH 12, 2025

A Kat awaiting weekly IP updates Designs Katfriend Henning Hartwig reviewed the interpretation of Articles 6 and 14 of Regulation 6/2002 (CDR). Marcel Pemsel looked into a recent decision of the German Supreme Court concerning copyright protection for two Birkenstock sandal designs. The survey closes on 1 April 2025.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This patent protects the firms proprietary software, a groundbreaking tool designed to streamline docket and deadline management in the trademark application process. For years, we have helped clients secure trademarks to safeguard their intellectual property.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 26, 2025

The flexible approach of In re Maatita to definiteness embodies the idea that designs can be depicted in a variety of ways while still being reasonably understood by the ordinary observer.

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Hugh Stephens Blog

JUNE 2, 2024

The Report is a global survey of the intellectual property (IP) practices of a number of US trading partners, a kind of “report card” in which those that “fail” … Continue reading "The USTR “Watch List” Designation You Will Never See"

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

It is always recommended for a mask work applicant to identify the “novel points” in the design during the registration step (e.g., This knowledge may be used to create an original chip having a different design layout , but which performs the same or equivalent function as the existing chip, without penalty or prohibition.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

A Kat reading a new IP report Publication WIPO’s 2024 World Intellectual Property Indicators WIPO has published the 2024 edition of its World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI). Here are the latest IP reports and opportunities to find out about. As always, do not forget to check our Events page as well!

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 14, 2025

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.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 16, 2024

IPR IPR is an abbreviation of Intellectual Property Rights. IPR in Gaming Industry The creative and innovative ideas of the game developers need to be protected and here intellectual property Rights (IPR) plays a vital role in safeguarding innovation and encouraging fair competition within the sector.

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