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LexBlog IP
JUNE 9, 2022
A design patent protects a new, original, ornamental design for an article of manufacture. “Ornamental” means that the design is purely decorative; the patentability is based on its visual aspects. Design patents protect only the appearance of the article, not any aspect of functionality.
The IP Law Blog
JUNE 9, 2022
A design patent protects a new, original, ornamental design for an article of manufacture. Ornamental” means that the design is purely decorative; the patentability is based on its visual aspects. Design patents protect only the appearance of the article, not any aspect of functionality.
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Indiana Intellectual Property Law
OCTOBER 20, 2023
for alleged patent infringement of its fitness products in Bell’s sporting goods stores, including their Indianapolis, Indiana, Bells of Steel USA Showroom. According to the complaint, Rogue Fitness owns several design and utility patents for fitness equipment, including Patent No. Continue reading
Patent Trademark Blog
MAY 31, 2023
Are competitors copying your products? Perhaps you might want to send them a C&D letter to get them to respect your patents. Would it make sense to send them a trademark infringement letter. How can an accused infringer sue the IP owner? In declaratory judgment litigation, the positions are reversed.
Patent Trademark Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Do you need a design or utility patent , or both ? How do you know if your patent claims are any good ? What matters most in getting patents to stop Amazon sellers from copying your product? Need a useful patent that will actually stop competitors from taking your sales? Let’s tackle these questions.
Patent Trademark Blog
JANUARY 18, 2024
If your product has unique aesthetic features that are nonfunctional, file a design patent application. When the novelty of your concept includes a combination of functional and nonfunctional features, it may make sense to file both utility and design patents. See utility patent costs here and design patent costs here.
Patent Trademark Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Here’s a helpful article on the differences between design patents and utility patents. In certain cases, a product may require both utility and design patent protection. Timing is critical: When is it too late to apply for patents? Design patents protect the ornamental appearance of such products.
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