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LexBlog IP
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Suppose that you have an invention disclosure for a design of an article that you want to protect. When you review the invention disclosure, you notice that the design is ornamental, for example, a pattern, on an article such as a chair. You want to file a patent application to protect the design. 988 (C.C.P.A.
Patent Trademark Blog
APRIL 14, 2022
Yes for utility, and probably not for design. Here are statistics on whether your patent will be rejected. A nonprovisional utility patent application has a roughly 90% probability of at least one rejection. A design patent application has an approximately 86% chance of approval.
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Patent Trademark Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Focus on what matters most So much can be said, and has been said, about the patent application process. To avoid information overload, let’s get back to the most basic things you need to know to file a patent application. When do you need to patent an idea? Patent deadlines are critical.
Patent Trademark Blog
MARCH 6, 2024
Medical device patents can make a direct impact on sales as well as create licensing opportunities. Even pending patent applications may help startups raise capital. Manufacturers and designers should pay particular attention to independent claims and the strategy of filing child applications.
Garrigues Blog
APRIL 27, 2021
Today, April 27, is International Design Day, an event, which seeks to recognize the value of design in society and business. To quote the famous Canadian designer Robert L. Peters, and I add my voice to his clear-sighted reflections on the subject: “Design creates culture. Culture shapes values.
Patent Trademark Blog
MAY 10, 2023
What is the purpose of a provisional patent application? To know how to write a provisional patent application (PPA) well, you must first understand its purpose. If the disclosure in your provisional is scant, then your provisional application will not be worth much from a legal perspective.
Canadian Intellectual Property Blog
AUGUST 23, 2023
On the patent side, the increase in the fees will be applicable to standard entity size. Significant CIPO Fee Increase Effective January 1, 2024, a one-time 25% fee increase will be implemented, impacting most patent, industrial design, trademark and copyright fees.
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