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What is a Design Patent?

LexBlog IP

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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What is a Design Patent?

The IP Law Blog

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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Light Administrative Injunctions for Designs in China: Status-check on the 2021 Shenzhen AMR Reform

IP Tech Blog

In June 2021 the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation (Shenzhen AMR) issued the first ever provisions on administrative injunctions against the infringement of a design patents, including online infringements. It was a revolutionary provision. I covered this topic in more details in a previous blog ( here ).

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Light Administrative Injunctions for Designs in China: Status-check on the 2021 Shenzhen AMR Reform

LexBlog IP

In June 2021 the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation (Shenzhen AMR) issued the first ever provisions on administrative injunctions against the infringement of a design patents, including online infringements. It was a revolutionary provision. I covered this topic in more details in a previous blog ( here ).

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Brushed Aside? Dafni Tries to Keep its PTAB Win against Ontel

Patently-O

Gary Shaked (Dafni) holds several patents on hair straightening brushes, and the business took off as a video of the time-saving tool went viral. Dafni sued Ontel and others for patent infringement based upon several utility and design patents. Dafni responded with an IPR of one of the patents.

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How to Find a Flat Rate Patent Attorney

Patent Trademark Blog

Figure out the benefit of a utility patent application to be drafted by a particular patent attorney before asking about price. Unlike design patents, a great deal of writing and strategy is involved in preparing a solid utility patent application. How do you choose between patent attorneys?

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (January 17- January 22)

SpicyIP

Other Posts COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Infringement? The Battle Between Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech Continues The litigation surrounding mRNA patent thickens in the USA as Pfizer/ BioNTech files defence and counterclaims against the patent infringement allegations made by Moderna. Banijay Asia and Anr.

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