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LexBlog IP
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is amending the rules of practice in patent cases by creating a separate space for individuals with educational backgrounds in design-related disciplines to qualify to practice before the USPTO in the limited capacity of design patent application proceedings.
Patent Trademark Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Should you use a design patent to protect your new product? When compared to utility patents , design patents are often overlooked as an IP asset. Let’s explore when it makes sense to pursue a product design patent. Is a functional product disqualified from design patent protection?
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Patent Trademark Blog
JANUARY 5, 2022
What is a design patent continuation application? US patent law allows an applicant to file a “child” patent application while the “parent” application is still pending. This rule applies to both utility and design patent applications.
Patent Trademark Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
How to Register IP for your Clothing Your new clothing brand may have a variety of IP to protect. Contact US patent and trademark attorney Vic Lin at 949-223-9623 or email vlin@icaplaw.com to explore how we can register your clothing brand’s trademarks, patents and copyrights. Non-patent lawyers cannot file patents.
Patent Trademark Blog
JANUARY 18, 2023
If you are thinking of patenting software, it is critical to have your utility nonprovisional patent application drafted with Section 101 in mind. By anticipating the potential rejections, more can written in your specification and illustrated in your drawings before you file your software patent application.
Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog
JANUARY 16, 2024
Investors are more likely to support companies that possess protected IP as it represents a tangible asset that can be monetized or licensed in the future. For startups in the digital age, copyrights are particularly important in safeguarding software programs and applications. This will help avoid potential legal issues in the future.
Patent Trademark Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Rejected Trademark Application? Get a Design Patent Instead The path to registering a trademark can be strewn with landmines. When your trademark application faces difficult rejections, would a design patent make more sense? Design patents, however, are typically three-dimensional.
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