McKinsey Operations

APRIL 10, 2023

The former Apple VP and University of California Design Lab director explains why leaders should take the “humanity-centered” approach and adopt sustainable technologies and business models.

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The IPKat

MARCH 8, 2022

Kat friend, Vishv Priya Kohli , reports on an interesting development in Denmark regarding design law protection, with the establishment of the Danish Design Board. In Denmark, the challenge facing designers and artists in enforcing their rights against infringement has been an area of concern for at least the past two decades, here.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Minority Businesses Help Drive America’s Economic Success October 30, 2023 KCPullen@doc.gov Mon, 10/30/2023 - 16:13 Investing in communities and workers Minority business growth Minority entrepreneurs make critical contributions to our economy generating nearly $2 trillion in revenue each year. billion in capital, over $1.6 million.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Last year, in our inaugural issue of “The Year in Review,” we reported that since the landmark jury verdict in the IP litigation between Apple and Samsung in 2012, which awarded more than $1B to Apple for infringement of several design patents, interest in design patents grew exponentially. That trend has continued in 2022.

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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 Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued its one millionth design patent on September 26, 2023. D1,000,000 claims the ornamental design for a dispensing comb. This milestone comes during a particularly prolific period for design patents.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

2023 was another busy year for district court decisions! There were patent- and case-dispositive design patent decisions across a range of venues and at a range of case postures, including claim construction rulings, summary judgment decisions, and even multiple jury trials.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 21, 2022

What is Industrial Design? Industrial design is the process of designing articles (products, devices and objects) to attract customers and improve their marketability. Individuals that make such designs are known as Industrial designers. To protect designs , it has to be registered under the Designs Act, 2000.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

On September 18, 2023, NetChoice, LLC — a national trade association with members from the tech and social media industry — obtained a preliminary injunction from the District Court for the Northern District of California preventing the State of California from enforcing the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (“AADC” or the “Act”).

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The termination of this seven-year partnership, most famously known for its development of the Yeezy sneakers, raises important questions about IP ownership when business collaborations collapse. This includes at least eight US design patents filed by Adidas in 2016 that claim the ornamental design of the Yeezy sneakers.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 3, 2023

Your products and product designs are the life blood of your business. However, many companies don’t think about protecting their creative product designs, and product packaging with intellectual property registrations.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Investing in the creation of industrial designs is critical in modern business practice, as it allows a company’s product to stand out in an increasingly competitive market dynamic. Just as important as creating distinctive product is ensuring its protection in the country where the company does, or intends to do, business.

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Olartemoure Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

To strengthen the fight against white collar crime, the Chilean Government issued Law 21.595 on August 17, 2023, the “Business Crimes Law”. The Business Crimes Law will become effective in August 2024.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Deputy Controller , Madras High court rejected the contention that the subject invention was excluded for being business method. The findings of this short judgement have possible significant implications on the jurisprudence regarding 3(k) and business methods in the Patent Act. The judgement comes on the heels of OpenTV v.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Fall 2023 Business Formation Special by Founders Legal Introducing Our Limited-Time Offer: Comprehensive Business Formation at Special Rates! Your Business, Our Expertise from Inception to Completion. The autumn leaves are falling, and so are the prices for our comprehensive business formation services! Tech Founder DNA.

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Sander Law

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Trademark Registration for Food Businesses Do you sell food products? Business/Restaurant Name: EATALY, SASSAFRAZ, BARBURRITO, 6IX BURGERS Business/restaurant Logos: STARBUCKS Design, MCDONALD'S M Design, BURGER KING Design, PANERA BREAD Design Food Product Names: TIMBITS (Tim Hortons), EGG MCMUFFIN (McDonald's), WHOPPER JR.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Design Patent Application: Where to Start Are you thinking about filing a design patent, but not sure where to begin? We’ll walk through the information and materials required to start the design patent application process. Need to file a design patent? Do you have a 3D file or photos of your design?

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azrights

MAY 10, 2022

It’s well known that the failure rate of small businesses is extremely high. Entrepreneur.com rates people’s chances of surviving in business beyond 5 years at 50/50, while the chances of failure after 10 years are 70%. With that in mind, here are the top 13 reasons why businesses are less successful than they might otherwise be.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 8, 2024

DPIA Report Requirement: The State argued that these extensive and time-consuming reports will require businesses to assess “how their products use children’s data and whether their data management practices or product designs pose risks to children.” The reason? The court found it likely violates the First Amendment.

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Velocity of Content

MAY 31, 2023

In early May, CCC hosted “ Workflow of the Future: Sustainable Business Models ,” the fifth event in a series designed to help facilitate important conversations on critical topics related to standards, including sustainability. For the full conversation, you can watch the session here.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

Despite the California Legislature’s blunder last year with AB 2273 (the Age Appropriate Design Code), many states, including Minnesota, are stubbornly pushing for nearly identical laws. The bill describes the following obligations for in-scope businesses: Data Protection Impact Assessments. Default Privacy Settings.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 8, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO's) new director wasted no time getting down to business in terms of protecting design innovation in the United States. Only two days after being sworn in, Director Kathi Vidal announced the release of the USPTO’s Summary of public views on the article of manufacture requirement of 35 U.S.C. §

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

It is a common misconception, particularly among multinational businesses, that the European design protection system is nearly identical to the design patent system in the United States. In fact, this is not the case: The EU design system has significant advantages as well as certain disadvantages compared to the US system.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 22, 2022

Proprietorship in India is a type of unregistered business entity that is owned, managed, and controlled by one person. The micro and small businesses that are operating in the unorganized sector prefer registering as a proprietorship in India. To run a business as a sole proprietor some licenses and permits are required.

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Velocity of Content

APRIL 27, 2023

As users demand more efficient and effective ways of working with standards, new business models are emerging. On 4 May, at 11:00 AM EDT, CCC is hosting a free webcast as part of our “ Workflow of the Future ” series, focusing on Sustainable Business Models for Standards Development Organizations.

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The Illusion of More

JULY 15, 2023

Many creators feel very strongly that “training” AI models with unlicensed, copyrighted works is unjust—not least because generative AIs built on their creativities will put some creators out of business while enriching more tech moguls. appeared first on The Illusion of More.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In order to prepare and prosecute utility, design, and plant patent matters in front of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO” or “Office”), the USPTO requires practitioners to demonstrate possession of the legal, scientific, and technical qualifications necessary to render valuable service to clients. See 37 CFR 11.7(a)(2)(ii).

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This choice may be influenced by the design of the product, the cost of repair or available repairers. One of these measures is the proposal to amend the Design Directive by including a specific repair clause for design protection. Design rights provide protection to the appearance of a (part of a) product.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

I’ve repeatedly expressed my opposition to the California Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC), and now I’ve put my opposition into more formal terms for a judge. With the pro bono assistance of Jenner & Block, I filed an amicus brief in support of NetChoice’s motion to a preliminary injunction against the AADC.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Some of these issues are specific to doing business with the government and others are broader issues that all companies face when using AI, and generative AI (GAI) in particular. This rapid increase in the use of AI creates a number of legal issues, some of which are addressed below. AI RMF 1.0

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The IPKat

JANUARY 31, 2022

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is carrying out a Call for Views as part of a review of the designs system to make sure it remains fit for the future. The IPO have provided the following details: The designs system enables rights holders to protect designs and enforce their rights.

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Art Law Journal

AUGUST 11, 2021

Licensing a creative design can provide you with additional income, branding and partnership opportunities. The post How Do I License My Creative Design? appeared first on Art Business Journal. Here we review what licensing is and how to do it.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Breaking Ground in Design: MBDA Helps Support New Indigenous Projects. Minority business growth. Department of Commerce has recognized the extensive impact of Native American innovators, entrepreneurs, and minority business enterprises throughout the nation. Minority Business Development Agency. November 28, 2022.

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Olartemoure Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

According to the announcement, ISO 31700 will not be a compliance standard, but it is a step forward in terms of privacy considering that this ISO was designed to be implemented in companies of any size. Source: [link] La entrada Privacy by design se publicó primero en OlarteMoure | Intellectual Property.

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The IPKat

MARCH 11, 2024

A famous Kat Facts Puma SE filed an application to register a Community design on 26 July 2016. The design represents different views of a trainer, falling within class 02-04 of the Locarno Agreement. Handelsmaatschappij J. On 21 April 2021, Puma SE appealed against the decision of the Invalidity Division.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A design is that aspect of a product that constitutes its ornamental or visual features. It plays a crucial role in distinguishing a product from others in trade and depending on how appealing it is, increases business output for the person who is engaged in the manufacture, distribution and selling of the product.

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

Did you know that intellectual property (IP) is likely to play a part in the foundation of every business, generating key assets to kickstart future success? IP protection through patents, trade marks, designs and copyright can be instrumental in a business’ survival and growth. The Levelling Up White Paper – some background

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