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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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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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

2022) raises a number of important design patent law questions, including an issue of first-impression of the scope of “comparison prior art” available for the ordinary observer infringement analysis under Egyptian Goddess, Inc. An accused design does not have to exactly match the drawings. 2021-2299 (Fed.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 20, 2023

This sort of science fiction is not patentable because it cannot logically be enabled or have credible utility when the patent is filed. For similar reasons, science fiction is rarely cited as prior art against later patent filings. Gernsback was also an inventor and serious scientific thinker in his own right.

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

by Dennis Crouch The USPTO is officially establishing a separate design patent practitioner bar with its final rule published on November 16, 2023 and effective January 2, 2024. Currently, a single patent bar governs registration for anyone seeking to practice before the USPTO in utility, plant, and design patent matters.

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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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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

What is a utility nonprovisional patent application? Unlike design patents , utility patents protect functionality. To get a utility patent, you have to file a utility nonprovisional patent application and ultimately get it allowed. First, understand the difference between independent and dependent claims.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

In many cases, a lab can test a product and determine its ingredients or an engineering firm can reverse engineer an integrated circuit to determine the design and, in some cases, even aspects of the process steps for manufacturing it. This is the tradeoff an inventor makes with the public.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

If you have already publicly disclosed your invention, the second best time to file patents would be within one year of your earliest public disclosure date. US patent laws give inventors a 1-year grace period to apply for US patents. How much will it cost to file a patent? Patent costs vary widely.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 14, 2022

The USPTO may issue a patent to whoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, subject to certain conditions and requirements. The claims of a patent application are the protectable aspects of the invention once a patent registration issues.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

JUNE 10, 2021

Overall, the amount of time it takes to acquire a patent varies based on the field of technology and on the type of application, which may be a provisional, design, utility, or plant application. The inventor may elect to file either a provisional or non-provisional application. a utility, plant, or design application).

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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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IIPRD

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office last year, which it has since checked by way of its Nikeland venture on Roblox and the acquisition of RTFKT. These trademark applications consist of Nike’s logo “just do it” and air Jordan designs. At some time the plaintiff realized that the avatar is Second Life was using SLART for his art gallery.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

In many cases, a lab can test a product and determine its ingredients or an engineering firm can reverse engineer an integrated circuit to determine the design and, in some cases, even aspects of the process steps for manufacturing it. This is the tradeoff an inventor makes with the public. ” See 35 U.S.C. § § 273.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 30, 2021

What types of patent review comments are less important? Any explanations of the prior art do not need to get into too much detail. When it comes to talking about the prior art, less is more. Patent drawings enable you to claim features that help distinguish your invention from the prior art.

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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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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. A distributed ledger showing the first inventor, an authorized licensee, etc.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. A distributed ledger showing the first inventor, an authorized licensee, etc.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. A distributed ledger showing the first inventor, an authorized licensee, etc.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

If you are considering foreign protection, your must hold off on publicly disclosing your invention until after you file your first patent application. Apply for design or utility patent? Utility and design applications are not mutually exclusive. Our firm charges a flat rate of $1,500 for a utility patentability search.

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The IP Law Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

Design Patent No. D806,325 (the “D325 Patent”) for a “Pet Costume.” In this case, Pandaloon sought dismissal of CCC’s inequitable conduct claim on the grounds that CCC fails to plead with particularity knowledge of prior art, knowledge of the materiality of that prior art, and specific intent.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Trademark protection can include a product or company’s name, a design, logo, color scheme, and identifying factors such as a unique sound played within an application (think of AOL’s famous “YOU’VE GOT MAIL”). User Interfaces may be protectable with Design Patents as well.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

If your product has unique aesthetic features that are nonfunctional, file a design patent application. When the novelty of your concept includes a combination of functional and nonfunctional features, it may make sense to file both utility and design patents. See utility patent costs here and design patent costs here.

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The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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. The listed prior art includes a backscratcher, so maybe that is what this is for. It is not very appealing.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 14, 2022

Design Patent No. D806,325 (the “D325 Patent”) for a “Pet Costume.” Pandaloon asserts that merely speculating about knowledge, where the prior art costumes were “widely available in the marketplace,” is insufficient to plead subjective knowledge under Rule 9(b).

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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. The listed prior art includes a backscratcher, so maybe that is what this is for. It is not very appealing.

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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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The IPKat

MAY 29, 2023

Chapter 2, authored by David Musker, considers the overlaps between patents and designs. For instance, the existence of a patent may be used by competitors to argue that the design is dictated by function and should therefore be ineligible for protection.

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Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

The next time you would like to protect the design on a T-shirt, the pattern of design on fabric, or a jewelry design, you should consider whether your work can be copyrighted. In the event that infringement occurs, a designer must show that the infringer copied the designers copyrighted work. [5]

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

Has your patent attorney advised you of options to expedite your design patent or speed up your utility patent ? Does your team include an inventor at least 65 years old? What if a new patent firm might actually save you money ? Has your patent application been rejected multiple times?

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