IP Tech Blog

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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The IPKat

AUGUST 24, 2022

This Alicante-based Kat has been enjoying her sea view with a good book in paws: “ Once upon a time, the patent ” by Pascal Attali (2022, 304 p.). The first part of the book is devoted to the history of patent law. In pre-revolutionary France, similar royal privileges were granted under the name “patente”.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 9, 2024

This article discusses the domain of trademark registration, which is useful for businesses and individuals in order to protect their brand. Logo designs can be of just graphics or include the text or both graphics as well as text. However, they cannot be functional; functional aspects are already protected under patent law.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Image from here Analysing the Riyadh Design Law Treaty in the Indian Context After nearly two decades of negotiations, WIPO Member States have adopted the Design Law Treaty (DLT). In this post by Kartikeya S., he discusses the key points from the treaty. Singh, and Senior Advocates, Mr. C.S. Read more for the details.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

On February 05, 2022, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) announced that China had joined the Hague International Design System (the Hague System) that allows registering up to 100 designs in 94 countries through one international application. [1] Kara also supports the prosecution of Chinese design applications.

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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 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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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2022

Apart from this, I will separately send out a drafting template for specification, and a complete patent prosecution file to the registrants on their email address. I have also recently published a book on Patent Law and Practice that is useful for exam takers. may be addressed to eoffice@techlaw.in.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Fashion designers and artists showcase their creative genius through conceptual fashion shows and apparel collections. Since fashion designers, textile manufactures, apparel companies and artists produce creations of the human intellect, Intellectual Property Rights play a significant role in the fashion industry. dollars in the USA.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Each document states that Australia/NZ will make all reasonable efforts to join the UK as members of the Hague Agreement, which provides an international registration system for industrial designs. agreed to join the Hague Agreement on Industrial Designs’ This is not true. Article 17.1(5)

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SpicyIP

MARCH 6, 2023

On the defendant’s argument that the shape of the extension of the central motorhead is different in the competing designs, the court held that such a minor difference will not suffice to distinguish the impugned design from the suit design. Last date to apply for Trademark and Patent Agent extended till 15 th March, 2023.

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Patently-O

APRIL 12, 2024

By Dennis crouch The international IP community is moving toward further harmonizing legal protection for industrial designs. In the US, these are design patent rights. 2] This same issue has arisen in other IP treaty negotiations over the past few decades. [3] negotiating position.

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Kashishipr

JULY 7, 2021

The secret can be technical, like manufacturing processes, pharmaceutical test data, designs, and drawings of computer programs, or it can be commercial, like distribution methods, a list of suppliers and clients, and advertising strategies. Choosing between Patents and Trade Secrets. It can also be a combination of both. Advantages.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 6 This is the sixth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. Establishing Legal Ownership and Exclusivity Trademark registration establishes your legal ownership over a distinctive mark.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 7 This is the seventh in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. Trademark registration aids in building a cohesive brand identity. Consistent Visual Identity Trademark registration solidifies your brand’s visual identity.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Keep in mind the generators are trained on existing material, including things that are protected by copyright and trademark law and registration and patents. There have been some court decisions on this precise topic, but the law is not completely settled. Can you use it in the ways you want to?

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SpicyIP

MARCH 9, 2025

Highlights Moving Towards a Wrongful Obtainment Standard Part I Wrongful obtainment is a less explored area of patent law in the Indian context. Patent Office orders have partially answered what it means to wrongfully obtain a patent but are inconsistent in adjudicating wrongful obtainment claims.

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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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SpicyIP

MAY 14, 2022

programs can take part) across the world, as well as to those who have completed their first law degree in 2019 or later. Registration : There is no registration fee or registration process for the competition. program (or its equivalent – meaning students enrolled in J.D.

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The IPKat

JUNE 10, 2023

Jan Jacobi (photo: Neil Graveney) Darren Meale followed on by discussing how to allow the registration of a colour ad pointing out how such registration should be narrow and specific. He then recalled the principle affirmed by the CJEU on the intention of use when applying for a trade mark registration.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

If these materials show the use of trademarks, logos, or slogans that are not already the subject of a trademark registration or application, then these marks should be cleared for use to prevent unintended liabilities, and they should be considered for possible registration. . pending or issued registrations) and those that are not.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

As of January 10, 2023, the total number of US patents I have obtained for clients is 695. Number of US Patents by Patent Attorney Vic Lin. That total includes both utility and design patents in the US. Of course, this total does not include all the international and foreign patents I’ve handled.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 1 Imagine you’ve been using your business name, logo, or slogan for several years, building a good base of local customers. You make moves to expand your market, and suddenly you get a cease-and-desist letter from another business that has better rights to the trademark.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 7, 2021

You can register at www.elevateyourprosecution.com/registration/. 1.2. 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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The IPKat

JANUARY 16, 2022

In addition, 75% of the fees charged by IP offices (including national IP offices, EUIPO and the Benelux IP Office) for the registration of trade marks and designs will be reimbursed. For more information and online registration, click here. More information and registration for the event are available here.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 30, 2024

We reported in 2020 on PRC’s fourth amendment to the Patent Law (link to our blog post here ). Another area that sees substantial changes is the design system. Together with the amended Regulations, the 2023 version of the Patent Examination Guidelines was also published.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Trier The IPKat’s friends at the Academy of European Law (ERA) in beautiful Trier (Germany) are always busy preparing and delivering knowledge and training in the IP field, with also plenty of opportunities to network and exchange views with fellow IP aficionados. Further events organized by ERA are also listed on The IPKat’s Events page.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

We are also happy to announce that Rose Hughes has been appointed SpecialKat and will be our resident PatKat: she will continue writing about patent law and help broaden our coverage of patent developments. Registration is available through the event's website. Registration is open on the congress webpage.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

A trademark typically consists of a word (like Cheerios), a stylised word or letter (like the iconic M logo for McDonald’s), a design (like Nestlé’s birds’ nest), or a phrase (like “Life tastes better with KFC”).

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The IPKat

JULY 23, 2024

Trade Marks Katfriend Kimberley Evans discussed the refusal of the BASMATI trade mark registration in New Zealand. Patents and Designs Jocelyn Bosse reviewed the book Terrell on the Law of Patents , which was first published in 1884 by Thomas Terrell.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 18, 2023

On June 1, 2021, the Fourth Amendment to the Chinese Patent Law became effective. An important part of the amendment is the introduction by Article 76 of the patent linkage system in China – a system for litigation of drug patents prior to market entry of generics, similar to that provided by the Hatch Waxman Act in the US.

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LexBlog IP

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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The IPKat

APRIL 22, 2024

Over the next few months, the following will take place and IPKat readers will have an opportunity to enroll with a 25% discount in the registration fees: Summer Course on European Intellectual Property Law Trier, 1-5 July 2024 This course will provide a thorough introduction to European intellectual property law.

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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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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Upon concluding that the work is indeed copyrightable, the Register will issue a certificate of registration, which, among other advantages, allows the claimant to pursue infringement claims in court ( 17 U.S.C. §§ 410(a) , 411(a) ; Unicolors v. Hence and copyright law was therefore not designed to reach them. see 17 U.S.C. §

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 15, 2022

As a result, owners of Russian patents from the affected countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the European Union, should not expect to be able to enforce their patent rights in Russia in the near term. underlining added).

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