Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Why Amazon Sellers Should Care Amazon Brand Registry In order to ensure a smoother application process for Amazon Brand Registry, the most important thing to do is to derisk your trademark application with the USPTO. Need a registered trademark to maximize full benefits of Amazon Brand Registry? Then incorporate.

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Patent Trademark Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The Federal Circuit on Friday established for the first time what kinds of prior art can be reviewed by courts and juries in design patent cases, finding that a third trial is needed in order to determine whether a brand of gloves and outerwear infringes a design patent owned by Oregon clothing company Columbia Sportswear.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Kilpatrick Townsend’s Babak Kusha recently spoke at the Federal Bar Association’s IP Law Fall Conference 2022 on the topic of “Design Patents for Patent Professionals.” Please see full article below for more information.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

Fashion brands, artists and entertainers, among others, have started focusing on producing digital work that is revolutionizing the way we perceive art, through the creation of NFTs and commodities. Are they protectable by design patents? Other countries are lagging behind. Overview of current legislation in China. Article 2.4

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azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The brand name and codes play an important role in the management of competition. Inevitably competitors will try to capture some of the market shares of any brand that discovers a lucrative market opportunity. Protecting brand identifiers is the way to avoid the possibility of consumer confusion as to the source or origin of a brand.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This week in Other Barks & Bites: the CAFC issues a precedential ruling in a design patent win for Columbia Sportswear; the country’s biggest tech CEOs testify before Congress on the state of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States; the Federal Trade Commission releases a policy statement charging that brand pharmaceutical companies (..)

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Background - Tech companies of every kind use graphic user interfaces (“GUI”) as a powerful differentiator of products, user experience, and branding. Companies are smart to leverage GUIs. By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Potter participated in a panel discussion addressing “Anti-Counterfeiting: Enforcing Design Patents at the Border.” In numerous countries, customs and border officials stop imports of products (and in some cases exports) that infringe industrial design rights. By: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Introducing Industrial Design Search , the new AI-powered image search tool within TrademarkNow that enables IP professionals to swiftly search potential designs for registration. What is the difference between industrial designs and patents? Why is it important to register your industrial designs?

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IP Law 360

MAY 15, 2024

Cozy Comfort, maker of the Comfy sweatshirt featured on "Shark Tank," has asked for nearly $2 million in fees — and about $8 million in additional interest — in a suit where a jury found that Chicago hooded sweatshirt retailer Top Brand owed over $18 million for infringing design patents and trademarks.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 16, 2024

Though there is nothing wrong that, recognize that certain patents would not fit trendy products that will quickly fall out of style. With a life cycle of three years or less, for example, consider filing design patents to protect the appearance of your consumer product.

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IP Law 360

APRIL 29, 2024

A federal jury in Phoenix has found that Chicago hooded sweatshirt retailer Top Brand owed over $18 million for infringing design patents and trademarks of two brothers who sell the "Comfy" sweatshirt that was featured in an episode of "Shark Tank."

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Tech companies of every kind use graphic user interfaces (“GUI”) as a powerful differentiator of products, user experience, and branding. Over a hundred years ago, Congress created “design patents” to offer companies a way to protect the “ornamental” features of products. Background.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This month, we discuss the significant revisions to the FTC's guidelines for endorsements and examine the benefits of design patent protection as a companion to trademark protection, specifically in the context of trade dress and graphical user interface designs. By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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IP Law 360

MARCH 23, 2022

A New York federal judge has held that cognac producer Remy Martin provided enough details about its cognac bottle design elements to keep alive claims that rapper 50 Cent's competing brand mimicked its bottle's trade dress, rejecting bids to trim those allegations from E. s design patent suit. Remy Martin & Co.'s

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IAM Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2022

Lead counsel representing brands Oakley and Ugg explains how design rights help companies pursue copycats that have gotten savvier about trademark use.

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IAM Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2022

Lead counsel representing brands Oakley and Ugg explains how design rights help companies pursue copycats that have gotten savvier about trademark use.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

On October 25, 2022, following a string of antisemitic remarks and hate speech from Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) on social media, Adidas announced their decision to terminate their co-branding partnership with Ye and end production of all Yeezy branded products.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 8, 2022

One of them is ‘Design’ which is a composition of colors, shapes patterns, etc which add value and attraction to the product. Designs are advantageous assets that can be protected only if registered under the Designs Act, 2000. Website Designs. PROTECTION OF DESIGN. Picture Credit: Shutterstock].

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Call US patent attorney Vic Lin at (949) 223-9623 or email vlin@icaplaw.com to explore how we can help you protect your online sales. Design Patent vs. Utility Patent: Which IP makes sense for Amazon sales? Design patents protect the ornamental appearance of a product while utility patents protect functionality.

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IP Law 360

JANUARY 18, 2024

The startup behind a brand of smiling sponges that claims to be "the most successful business to appear on 'Shark Tank'" is turning to trademark and design patent law to go after similarly grinning products from a newer rival.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Eliezer How to Legally Protect your Board Game with Intellectual Property Law Table of Contents: Copyright Law Design Patents Trademarks and Trade Dress Utility Patents Limitations of Protection Say there is a game that’s been around. To register a design patent, your game’s design must be novel and non-obvious.

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Nelligan Law

AUGUST 4, 2023

Sneaker companies invest substantial resources in designing unique logos, branding, and shoe designs. Trademark holders have the exclusive right to use their logo and branding, allowing them to safeguard their reputation and prevent counterfeiting.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Intellectual property law truly is incorporated in every aspect of society and the issue of lacking creativity in designing sports bras and leggings only reassures that statement. Peloton seeks a court declaration that its new clothing design does not infringe on Lululemon’s design patent.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As a result, intellectual property refers to creations such as innovations, industrial product designs, literary and creative works, and symbols that are later used in business. As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and Industrial design. Industrial Design.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Various jewelry designers have obtained IP protection for their jewelry pieces that range from trademark protection of the brand value to protection of the design itself either through copyright and/ or patents. From 2013 to 2015, Cartier filed various design patents for their iconic panther designed jewelry.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

At the outset, sellers need to register on Amazon Brand Registry. Nowadays, you do not necessarily need to have a trademark registered in order to apply for the Brand Registry. What types of patents are eligible for Amazon APEX? The APEX program works for utility patents only. Where do you start?

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IP Close Up

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

design patent grants almost tripled. Between 2005 and 2020 the number of U.S. The increased focus on product form (“look”) as a part of function, Continue reading

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Varsity Brands, Inc., ” Second, the Board determined that the separable portions of the design, in combination, met the minimum threshold of creative authorship necessary for some level of copyright protection to result. Copyright law does not protect useful articles per se (i.e., ” Star Athletica, LLC v.

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IP Law 360

JUNE 13, 2023

A federal jury in Los Angeles has cleared a beauty brand from accusations that shower caps it makes infringe a New York designer's patented "Shhhowercap" design, as well as related trademarks.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It serves as a powerful tool for brand recognition. Even if the trademarked Coca-Cola name didn’t appear on the bottle, the appearance of the bottle itself instantly reminds consumers of the brand the bottle belongs to. -OR- You don’t need an emblem or a name tag to recognize this design as the legendary Lamborghini.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As a result, intellectual property refers to creations such as innovations, industrial product designs, literary and creative works, and symbols that are later used in business. As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and design rights. Design Rights.

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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.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 9, 2022

Trademark, and design are two very crucial kinds of IPRs which provide a certain extent of protection at their levels. There exist several IPRs and it is important to be aware of which one is suitable for your brand/ business. There are many more provisions other than those that safeguard the design rights.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Neutral Patent Evaluation: Next Steps When Amazon Listings of Copy Products Are Not Removed Submitting Amazon’s report of infringement does not always lead to a successful removal of the infringing listings. You may benefit from the help of a patent attorney to request an Amazon neutral patent evaluation (NPE).

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 13, 2022

The ability of a company to create and capitalise on a distinctive brand to get the competitive edge necessary for success is at the core of the fashion industry, which goes beyond only clothing and accessories. Thus, it becomes essential to protect IPR in fashion to accord increased protection and economic benefits to designers and brands.

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