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.

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IPilogue

MAY 30, 2022

In late November 2021, Lululemon launched a lawsuit for design patent infringement against Peloton in relation to perceived similarities in the design elements of various pieces of activewear, including sports bras and leggings. Pina D’Agostino’s Directed Reading: IP Innovation Program course.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 30, 2021

For nearly 30 years, the inclusion of a trademark in the design of a defendant's product did not mean much in the design patent infringement analysis. That changed on August 6, 2021, in Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc. Seirus Innovative Accessories, Inc., By: Jones Day

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

. In June 2021 the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation (Shenzhen AMR) issued the first ever provisions on administrative injunctions against the infringement of a design patents, including online infringements. Other cities and provinces started similar provisions in the summer of 2021.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

AUGUST 11, 2021

We are pleased that Seirus prevailed against Columbia’s claims of patent infringement,” said Christopher Marchese , trial counsel for Seirus and a principal in Fish’s Southern California office. The remaining questions for trial were liability and damages based on the utility patents and damages for the design patent.

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IP Intelligence

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Design patents offer valuable protection in a patent portfolio, including conferring different strategic advantages compared to those of utility patents. For example, design patents allow for recovery of “total profits” — not just lost profits or reasonable royalties as provided for infringed utility patents. [1]

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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. 19, 2021) (“ Gamon II ”). Campbell comparison of solid-lined portion of claimed design to primary (Linz) reference. In Campbell Soup Co. Gamon Plus, Inc. , 4th 1268 (Fed.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

AUGUST 9, 2022

PUMA SE , based in Herzogenaurach, Germany, is a multi-national company that designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories. According to the Complaint, in or around December 2021, PUMA requested the Defendant, Brooks Sports, Inc. 1125 and Trademark Infringement under Indiana Common Law.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In June 2021 the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation (Shenzhen AMR) issued the first ever provisions on administrative injunctions against the infringement of a design patents, including online infringements. Other cities and provinces started similar provisions in the summer of 2021.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 22, 2023

2021-2299, 2021-2338 (Fed. 15, 2023), the Federal Circuit vacated a jury verdict of non-infringement in a design-patent infringement action filed by Columbia Sportswear against Seirus Innovative Accessories. In Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc. Seirus Innovative Accessories, Inc.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 30, 2022

These appear to be the first—and certainly the first precedential—Federal Circuit cases dealing with the merits of one of the numerous “Schedule A” design patent cases that have been filed in recent years in the NDIL. It is clear, from reading the decision, that the design patent infringement claims lacked merit.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2023

2021-2299, 2021-2338 (Fed. 15, 2023) , the Federal Circuit vacated a jury verdict of non-infringement in a design-patent infringement action filed by Columbia Sportswear against Seirus Innovative Accessories. Design Patent No. On remand, the jury returned a verdict of non-infringement.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit recently vacated a jury verdict of non-infringement in the long-running design patent dispute between outdoor apparel companies Columbia Sportswear and Seirus Innovative Accessories. 2021-2299, — F.4th Design Patent No. Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc.

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Chicago IP

JUNE 6, 2022

14, 2021) (Dow, J.). Judge Dow converted the previously entered Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) into a Preliminary Injunction (PI) against the challenging defendants in this design patent dispute involving wireless earphone headbands. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Assocs. Identified on Schedule “A,” No.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 6, 2022

14, 2021) (Dow, J.). Judge Dow converted the previously entered Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) into a Preliminary Injunction (PI) against the challenging defendants in this design patent dispute involving wireless earphone headbands. Identified on Schedule “A,” No. 21 C 1344, Slip Op.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2023

1] Similarly, a Colorado court found the illegality doctrine did not bar a design patent infringement suit involving a TOKER POKER hand tool [2]. 16-cv-03135-PAB-GPG, 2021 WL 4480566, *3 (D. The Court found the patented design was for a product traditionally used with tobacco even though it could be used with cannabis.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The company also owns a design patent covering the product. In 2021, three different competitors started selling similar products. The action would allege both (1) Federal Patent Infringement; and (2) Unfair Competition (based upon Texas state law). Federal Court.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Gary Shaked (Dafni) holds several patents on hair straightening brushes, and the business took off as a video of the time-saving tool went viral. Dafni sued Ontel and others for patent infringement based upon several utility and design patents. Dafni responded with an IPR of one of the patents. 3d 1017 (Fed.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

In recent years, there have been a number of high-profile litigations in the United States involving patents directed to each of the above-referenced components, including patent litigations related to cathodes, 13 anodes, 14 separators, 15 electrolytes, 16 battery cell packaging, 17 and battery module packaging.

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