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Can a Logo Help You Get a Design Patent and Avoid Infringement?

Patent Trademark Blog

Can you include a logo in your design patent application? Let me share a strategy if you’re thinking about filing a design patent application for a new product that might be considered somewhat similar to existing products. It is possible to include a logo in your design patent application for a product.

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Design patent infringement: What is a substantially similar appearance?

Patent Trademark Blog

What is the design patent infringement test? The test for design patent infringement involves a visual comparison between the patented design and the accused product. What seems so hard about looking at two designs and determining whether appear substantially similar to an ordinary observer?

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Around the IP Blogs

The IPKat

While looking for a suitable present for your fellow co-workers or distant relatives, take a moment to check what happened on the other IP blogs last week. December is finally here and now part of our focus (and mostly our fears) have shifted to Secret Santa gifts.

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Around the IP Blogs

The IPKat

Take this opportunity not only to renew your energies but also to check what has been going on around the IP blogs. Patents IPFinance published an article on the USPTO's new patent search tool, which features a series of improvements on the previous version.

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From Fruit to Fortune: Apple’s Trademark Journey and Their Fierce Protection Strategy

Intepat

This success is largely attributed to Apple’s effective trademarking of various designs and sounds related to its products and services. This success is largely attributed to Apple’s effective trademarking of various designs and sounds related to its products and services. Prior Registration and Use: Apple Inc.

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Amazon Brand Registry: How to Register Your Trademark to Get IP Protection

Patent Trademark Blog

Why Amazon Brand Registry Matters to Patent Owners Amazon sellers who own patents will want to take full advantage offered by Amazon Brand Registry for enforcing utility patents and handling design patents. Need a registered trademark to maximize full benefits of Amazon Brand Registry?

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How to Know When to Change Your Patent Lawyer

Patent Trademark Blog

What are the signs that you need a new patent lawyer? If the time is right to make a change, how do you go about finding the right patent attorney ? Need a new patent attorney? What are some excuses that do not justify changing your patent lawyer? The patent application process is inherently challenging.

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