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LexBlog IP
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Over a hundred years ago, Congress created “design patents” to offer companies a way to protect the “ornamental” features of products. Design patents strike a fair balance in terms of IP protection versus cost. Design patents strike a fair balance in terms of IP protection versus cost.
43(B)log
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Design patents play a role when we have them, typically a handbag/jewelry/diamond cuts/chain designs/shoes. Seems like a lower bar for entry for design patent than TM protection. Lowry: For many people/products, the first few years are the only years that matter, and design patents are a tool for that.
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The IP Law Blog
DECEMBER 8, 2022
A lot of people have gotten patents for things related to Christmas. There are a number of patents intended to help parents convince children that Santa has been there. This patent covers a Christmas stocking that contains a light bulb or LED, a battery to power the light, and a hidden switch that turns on the light. 10,123,646.
The IP Law Blog
JANUARY 18, 2024
IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) states, ” a trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services. A patent protects an invention. And with patents, the only protection arises when the USPTO issues a patent on an invention.
Patently-O
JANUARY 20, 2023
Are inventions described in works of science fiction patentable? This sort of science fiction is not patentable because it cannot logically be enabled or have credible utility when the patent is filed. For similar reasons, science fiction is rarely cited as prior art against later patent filings. See [link].
LexBlog IP
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
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.
LexBlog IP
DECEMBER 8, 2022
A lot of people have gotten patents for things related to Christmas. There are a number of patents intended to help parents convince children that Santa has been there. ” This patent covers a Christmas stocking that contains a light bulb or LED, a battery to power the light, and a hidden switch that turns on the light. (Or,
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