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Design reform reaches its finale: it is now Regulation (EU) 2024/2822 and Directive (EU) 2024/2823

The IPKat

Yesterday, the EU design reform reached its final step: it was published in the Official Journal as Regulation (EU) 2024/2822 and Directive (EU) 2024/2823. Taken upon by the European Commission, the initial design reform took several years of adoption, mainly because of controversies surrounding design protection of spare parts.

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Canva Launches New Suite of AI-Powered Design Tools

Plagiarism Today

The graphic design platform Canva has launched a dozen new AI-powered tools. The post Canva Launches New Suite of AI-Powered Design Tools appeared first on Plagiarism Today. But how well do they work and are they legal/ethical to use?

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Creator Spotlight with YouTuber and Fashion Designer Zoe Hong

Copyright Alliance

We’re thrilled to introduce fashion designer, illustrator, teacher, author, and YouTuber,Zoe Hong. Throughout her success, she has […] The post Creator Spotlight with YouTuber and Fashion Designer Zoe Hong appeared first on Copyright Alliance. She has been able to build a YouTube channel with over 634k subscribers.

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Federal Circuit Sinks Appeal Over Design Patent Claiming Well-Known Pool Features

JD Supra Law

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently affirmed a summary judgment of no design patent infringement in North Star Tech. ruling that the patented and accused pool designs were plainly dissimilar despite sharing structural similarities formed by geometric shapes and angular edges common in preexisting pool designs.

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Why trade dress beats design patents

Likelihood of Confusion

Republished by Blog Post PromoterVia the Diva of Design Law, Sarah Burstein: This is a good example of how trade dress provides broader protection than design patents.

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Did Louisiana Plagiarize its Voting Sticker?

Plagiarism Today

Louisiana's Secretary of State is facing controversy after an Ohio artist claims the state ripped off his design for a voting sticker. The post Did Louisiana Plagiarize its Voting Sticker? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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What Businesses Need To Know About EU Design Law Reform

IP Law 360

Recent reforms to European Union design protection law will broaden the scope of what constitutes protected designs and products, likely creating new opportunities and considerations for businesses operating within the EU or those engaging with its markets, say lawyers at Foley & Lardner.

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