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CGPDTM Invites Feedback on IP Administration in the Country

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Image by storyset on Freepik In a welcome move, the office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) has invited feedback on IP administration in the country by CGPDTM, and the Copyright and GI Registries.

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Security Co. Says Businessmen Stole Its Bottle Lock Design

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has sued two individuals, claiming they misused the company's confidential information to develop and secure U.K. patent protections for a bottle lock design that is "notably similar" to one of its designs. Retail security company Algreta Solutions Ltd.

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Ohio’s Supreme Court Ducks the Question of Whether “Mere Confidential Information” Is Protectable

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A debate is growing within the trade secret community about the scope of information that should be protected–specifically, confidential information that does not rise to the level of a trade secret. On October 12, 2023, in Hanneman Family Funeral Home & Crematorium v. If they don’t, they risk losing that trade secret status.

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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 21 Episode 7

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Perfect for any naughty puppy owners, these cards are designed to be safe for dogs to eat. To make the most of any licencing opportunities, Gemma could also register a design for her cards, protecting the appearance of the products. You can register up to 50 designs for £150, which can last up to 25 years if renewed every 5 years.

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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 21 Episode 6

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Emma is a fashion designer and founder of denim company, Good American. In IPO’s free, online, easy to use toolkit there are resources designed to help businesses identify their IP and understand how to protect, manage it and even license it to scale up their product. A design worth registering?

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CAFC Reverses Contempt Finding for Disclosures of Confidential Discovery Information to Develop Joint Defense Strategy

IP Watchdog

Leader Accessories LLC reversing a contempt finding entered in the Western District of Wisconsin over alleged violations of a protective order from a design patent infringement case between Static and Leader.

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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 21 Episode 5

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Peter Jones acknowledged the couple's meticulous approach to intellectual property, lauding their investment in patents and other protective measures, commenting "You have done all of the right things, getting all your patents and doing all your IP". This may serve to deter people from creating a design similar to yours.