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

Intepat

Patent and Trademark Office recognized that this distinctive glass store design sets Apple stores apart from other retail establishments. To comprehensively protect its store designs, Apple has also secured design patents for the glass panels of the building and the staircase design. In 2007, Apple Inc.

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Don’t Get Cheesed – Protect Your Video Game’s Intellectual Property

LexBlog IP

From source code and graphics to unique characters, iconic environments and embedded music, online games are multilayered, content-rich creations whose intellectual property (IP) can easily be ripped off. Design patent filing – U.S. With these foundational elements in place, you can now advance to the next level!

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Copyrights: Copyrights protect original works of authorship such as software codes, artistic creations, literature, music, films, etc. Copyright law grants exclusive rights to the creators or owners of original works, such as literary, artistic, musical, and dramatic creations.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Utility and Design Patents. Patents are probably the most confusing aspect of intellectual property, and justifiably so. Design patents.

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Which Types of IP (Intellectual Property) Protection Do Artists Need?

Art Law Journal

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Utility and Design Patents. Patents are one of the most confusing types of IP law, and justifiably so. Design patents.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (February 6- February 12)

SpicyIP

Regardless, it sent a cease and desist to the defendants in 2022 who have a shop in Jaipur with a similar name and have registered the word mark in 2013. Intel, ParkerVision settle chip patent lawsuit during Texas trial. Samsung to pay $150 mn to Nanoco Tech in QLED patent suit settlement. Meta, nonprofit end U.S.

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