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Can a Logo Help You Get a Design Patent and Avoid Infringement?

Patent Trademark Blog

Can you include a logo in your design patent application? Let me share a strategy if you’re thinking about filing a design patent application for a new product that might be considered somewhat similar to existing products. It is possible to include a logo in your design patent application for a product.

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Difference Between Trademark And Design Registration In India

IP and Legal Filings

Trademark, and design are two very crucial kinds of IPRs which provide a certain extent of protection at their levels. Registration thus provides legal benefits and protection as well as special exclusive rights to the proprietor of the registered IPR. It does not need to be innovative, but it must be distinct.

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Understanding the 3 Common Forms of IP & their Varying Levels of Protection

Kashishipr

One way in which the real estate owners designate the boundaries of their assets, which is the land, is by putting a fence around it. When we talk about Trademark Protection , it can last forever, provided the trademark owner renews his Registered Trademark at appropriate levels.

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From Fruit to Fortune: Apple’s Trademark Journey and Their Fierce Protection Strategy

Intepat

This success is largely attributed to Apple’s effective trademarking of various designs and sounds related to its products and services. Notably, Apple trademarked its store design in the United States in 2011. Cracking the Code: What Sets Apple’s Trademark Apart?

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Trademark protects words, symbols, and slogans that identify products or services. Utility and Design Patents. That’s understandable.

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Willie Nelson’s Intellectual Property: A Mind as Rich as His Music

LexBlog IP

Armed with a trove of patents, trademarks, and copyrights, Willie has proven that he can not only strum the strings of our hearts but also create inventions that could very well change the world. His invention, dubbed the “Willie Pick,” has gained traction among environmentally-conscious musicians worldwide.