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Patently-O
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
This post will focus on another key issue from the case – the relevance of logos in design patent infringement analysis. Still, ornamental logos found on the accused product can still be relevant as visual distractors in the process of evaluating similarities and differences between the claimed design and accused design.
Intellectual Property Law Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2023
15, 2023) , the Federal Circuit vacated a jury verdict of non-infringement in a design-patent infringement action filed by Columbia Sportswear against Seirus Innovative Accessories. Design Patent No. gloves) have a wavy pattern with the “Seirus” logo throughout the design. Background Columbia asserted U.S.
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Patently-O
APRIL 20, 2024
by Dennis Crouch Seirus has petitioned for writ of certiorari in its long-running design patent dispute with Columbia Sportswear. Columbia’s design patent claims an “ornamental design of a heat reflective material” as shown in the figures. Patent D657,093. Columbia Sportswear N. 511 (1871).
The TTABlog
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Guess What? Section 2(d) - Likelihood of Confusion: TTABlog Test: Are Hockey Sticks Related to Sports Gloves Under Section 2(d)? Section 2(d) - Likelihood of Confusion: TTABlog Test: Are Hockey Sticks Related to Sports Gloves Under Section 2(d)? & Design" for Beer? Yes] Precedential No.
Art Law Journal
JUNE 30, 2022
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. Fortunately, you don’t need to grasp all the complexities of Intellectual Property law to protect your creative work. How do I get a Copyright?
The TTABlog
MARCH 2, 2022
In round two of what one person (me) dubbed the "Tinker Bell Fairy Fracas," the CAFC affirmed the Board's decision [ TTABlogged here ] sustaining a Section 2(d) opposition to registration of TEEN TINKER BELL and TEEN TINK & Design for dolls. Tinker Bell" appeared as a character in J.M.
The IPKat
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
Take this opportunity not only to renew your energies but also to check what has been going on around the IP blogs. The IPWatchdog published an article discussing controversial aspects of state compulsory ebook and audiobook licensing from a legal and policy perspective, bearing in mind the supremacy of the US Copyright Act over state laws.
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