IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

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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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Would it make sense to send them a trademark infringement letter. Underneath the obvious intentions of stopping infringement, a C&D letter might serve further strategic purposes. Let’s uncover apparent and ulterior purposes behind infringement notices so that you can make better decisions in dealing with such letters.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

If you don’t have at least two million dollars laying around to sue for patent infringement, this post is for you. How to enforce trademarks inexpensively. Let’s start with trademarks. At the outset, register your trademarks for your more important products and services. Not all marks, however, qualify.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

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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LexBlog IP

MARCH 17, 2022

Although there is no legal requirement for a company to obtain an FTO opinion before taking a new product, process, or service to market, obtaining one can be very beneficial as a preemptive measure to aid in defending a company in patent litigation against assertions of willful infringement and exposure to treble damages.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 9, 2024

Does your product infringe a patent? Patent infringement can be tricky, but not incomprehensible. No single article can tell you everything you need to know about infringing patents, but I hope you will gain some wisdom from reading this post. Are you looking at a design patent or utility patent?

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Before asking about price, you need to understand what you are getting in a utility patent application. Figure out the benefit of a utility patent application to be drafted by a particular patent attorney before asking about price. How do you choose between patent attorneys? Need a flat rate patent and trademark attorney?

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

What patents will help you remove infringing Amazon listings? Ideally, you want to build IP rights with both utility and design patents. A utility patent, though broader, can take years to obtain. In the meantime, design patents are quicker and cheaper to obtain.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

AUGUST 11, 2021

We are pleased that Seirus prevailed against Columbia’s claims of patent infringement,” said Christopher Marchese , trial counsel for Seirus and a principal in Fish’s Southern California office. The remaining questions for trial were liability and damages based on the utility patents and damages for the design patent.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Me-too products may be better off with simply trademark registration. When your product contains unique functional features, apply for a utility patent. If your product has unique aesthetic features that are nonfunctional, file a design patent application. See utility patent costs here and design patent costs here.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Whether you are the patent owner or an Amazon seller selling me-too products, you must keep a close watch on whether any sales on the e-commerce platform are infringing any patents. Even simple products can infringe design patents. Need to fight an Amazon neutral patent evaluation case?

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

Excuse 2: Your Patent Application Is Taking Too Long We all hate waiting. You need your patent or trademark registered, and you need it now. Has your patent attorney advised you of options to expedite your design patent or speed up your utility patent ? Have they handled Amazon patent disputes ?

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Here’s a helpful article on the differences between design patents and utility patents. In certain cases, a product may require both utility and design patent protection. Timing is critical: When is it too late to apply for patents? Doing so will enable you to file foreign patents if you choose.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The company also owns a design patent covering the product. The action would allege both (1) Federal Patent Infringement; and (2) Unfair Competition (based upon Texas state law). The action would allege both (1) Federal Patent Infringement; and (2) Unfair Competition (based upon Texas state law).

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2023

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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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

With these technical advances comes an increase in legal activity, including intellectual property (“IP”) filings and litigation. Research and development in the battery industry have led to a notable increase in patent filings at the U.S. IP Enforcement and Litigation Considerations. district courts, the U.S.

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