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How To File A US Design Patent Based On Foreign Priority

Patent Trademark Blog

What is the filing deadline for a US design patent based on a foreign priority application? When it comes to filing related patent applications across different countries, filing dates are critical. A US design patent application must be filed within six months of your foreign priority date.

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Trademark on Product Design: Are these biscuit sticks functional

Patently-O

A potentially important product design trademark case is pending before the U.S. Glico sued for trademark infringement, asserting Glico’s trademark rights in the product design of chocolate-covered elongated rod biscuits. The district court found that the design is functional and therefore not protectable by trademark.

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The Role of Intellectual Property Rights in India’s Startup Ecosystem: A Pathway to Innovation and Growth.

IIPRD

The Intellectual Property incorporates the makings of the thoughts such as the discoveries, literary and artistic works, design, symbols, names, and images used in the business. It is safeguarded under the Patent Act, of 1970. It protects a fair platform for the protection of the idea which is very crucial.

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TTAB Affirms Section 2(e)(5) Functionality Refusal of Serrated Knife Blade

The TTABlog

Relying on Applicant's own advertising touting the design of its knife blade and its ease of manufacture (yielding lower cost), the Board affirmed Examining Attorney Caroline L. Moran's Section 2(e)(5) functionality refusal of the design of a "serration pattern" on the blade of a knife (shown below).

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Understanding the Patent Process

LexBlog IP

From Idea to Invention The patent process can be very daunting if you’re new to intellectual property law. Fortunately, with some basic knowledge and guidance, patenting your invention can be a straightforward and rewarding experience. Below is helpful information about patenting an invention.

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Experts and Calcutta High Court IPRD Rules, 2024; A Critique and Discussion

SpicyIP

The process of such appointment shall follow the following order; the parties shall be asked initially to submit a list of qualified experts and the objections regarding the same shall be obtained. Thereupon the IPRD, if it sees that there are no agreement with regard to the list of IE, may appoint such Expert/I.E.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (September 23-September 29)

SpicyIP

The recent decisions by the UK Court of Appeal and the EPO in the Emotional Perception AI Ltd and Mitsubishi cases have sparked an intriguing discourse on the patentability of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs). Controller of Patents and Ericsson v. Take a look at this post to know more! Rohit Kumar Dhaka & Anr.