Design Patent, Ownership and Patent Application

TTAB Affirms Section 2(e)(5) Functionality Refusal of Pen Holder Configuration

The TTABlog

JUNE 27, 2023

Applying the ever-popular Morton-Norwich factors, the Board began with a detailed review of Pen Pal's abandoned utility patent application. Finally, Pen Pal pointed to its four design patents as presumptive proof that the proposed mark is not de jure functional.

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TTAB Affirms Section 2(e)(5) Functionality Refusal of Pen Holder Configuration

The TTABlog

JUNE 27, 2023

Applying the ever-popular Morton-Norwich factors, the Board began with a detailed review of Pen Pal's abandoned utility patent application. Finally, Pen Pal pointed to its four design patents as presumptive proof that the proposed mark is not de jure functional.

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How to Protect Software as Intellectual Property

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for Ownership. Keep in mind; our patent system is a first-to-file patent system – meaning, it will generally only award patent rights to the first patent applicant. Software technology is patentable under International and US Patent law.

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What is intellectual property (IP)?

Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

Depending upon whether your idea relates to appearance or function, you can file either a design patent application or utility patent application. Here’s a helpful article on filing a utility patent application and another one filing a design patent application.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

These rights provide exclusive ownership and control over intangible assets, allowing creators to protect their innovations from unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution. Firstly, intellectual property rights grant startups exclusive ownership over their innovative ideas and inventions.

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Intellectual Property Cease and Desist Invention Branding

Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Utility and Design Patents. Patents are probably the most confusing aspect of intellectual property, and justifiably so. This type of Intellectual Property is so complex that patent applications can only be submitted by a registered Patent Attorney, and often take years and significant investment to acquire.

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Which Types of IP (Intellectual Property) Protection Do Artists Need?

Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Utility and Design Patents. Patents are one of the most confusing types of IP law, and justifiably so. It is so complex that patent applications can only be submitted by a registered Patent Attorney. Utility patents cover the way an invention works, while design patents cover the way an invention looks.

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IP infringement in Metaverse

IIPRD

OCTOBER 17, 2022

It identifies the product of that company and recognizes its own and gives some rights to ownership that can be enforced. Metaverse is based on various patentable technical infrastructures, including AR, VR, cloud computing, etc. With the growing number of patent applications, the risk is also increasing.

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When Will My Patent Expire? – Calculating Your Patent Term – A Review

More Than Your Mark

JULY 16, 2018

The term of a patent defines the time during which the patent is in force and infringing activities may be acted upon. Factors to Consider for Patent Term Calculations. 120, 121 or 365(c); timely payment of maintenance fees; terminal disclaimer(s); patent term adjustments under 35 U.S.C. patent examiner.

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What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. The International Business Machine (IBM) company was granted almost 4000 patents in 2017 for AI related advancements which included blockchains. billion) as this is the reason for its global importance.

Technology

Technology Patent IP Invention

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. The International Business Machine (IBM) company was granted almost 4000 patents in 2017 for AI related advancements which included blockchains. billion) as this is the reason for its global importance.

Technology

Technology Patent IP Invention

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. The International Business Machine (IBM) company was granted almost 4000 patents in 2017 for AI related advancements which included blockchains. billion) as this is the reason for its global importance.

Technology

Technology Patent IP Invention

A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2023

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

[Delhi High Court] On May 23, the Delhi High Court passed an interesting jud gement on the issue of ownership of the copyright in a film screenplay and held that the copyright in the screenplay of the film ‘Nayak’, lay with Satyajit Ray and on his demise, with his son Sandip Ray and the Society for Preservation of Satyajit Ray Archives (SPSRA).

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Fish Principals Author Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal Article, “Strategic IP Considerations of Batteries and Energy Storage Solutions”

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

6 The potential impact of solid-state batteries on the EV industry in particular is huge, as they hold significantly more energy and charge in less time than traditional lithium-ion batteries, thereby eliminating one of the perceived drawbacks of EV ownership. higher energy density), and more durable than lithium-ion batteries.

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TTAB Affirms Section 2(e)(5) Functionality Refusal of Pen Holder Configuration

TTAB Affirms Section 2(e)(5) Functionality Refusal of Pen Holder Configuration

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How to Protect Software as Intellectual Property

What is intellectual property (IP)?

What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Which Types of IP (Intellectual Property) Protection Do Artists Need?

IP infringement in Metaverse

When Will My Patent Expire? – Calculating Your Patent Term – A Review

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2023

Fish Principals Author Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal Article, “Strategic IP Considerations of Batteries and Energy Storage Solutions”

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