Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We decided to have patents in as many markets as possible. You can view the patent for the Binningtons' flexible brush through this link. Despite multiple enticing offers, the Binningtons declined, leaving with their innovative hairbrush and a testament to the power of strategic IP planning.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This second consultation focuses on specific trade marks and designs issues, but also includes some proposals on patents and tribunals. This suggests many customers have difficulties with filing series marks. This proposal will make it easier for the public to access information about IP.

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

We spoke to their CEO Tom de Pelet about how Hornit has grown and how intellectual property rights have strengthened his business. Find out how to protect your IP using our guidance pages. Or complex mounted structures designed to be used within garages. Tom’s tips for protecting your business’ IP.

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Patently-O

APRIL 27, 2022

Last week, at Design Day 2022, the USPTO announced that it had completed its summary of those comments. In the request for comments, the USPTO floated the idea of issuing design patents for what they are now calling “designs for projections, holograms, and virtual and augmented reality (PHVAR).”

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This is a review of Intellectual Property Strategies for Start-ups: A Practical Guide , edited by Stefan Golkowsky, partner, PFENNING Patent Attorneys and Lawyers, Berlin, Germany. Chapters 1-3 are written by patent attorneys and address the characteristics and strategies of IP rights.

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Olartemoure Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this paper, we will explore the concept of tokenization of intellectual property (IP) assets and the use of stable coins for IP owners. Intellectual property (IP) assets, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, can be valuable assets for businesses and individuals. Tokenization of IP assets has several benefits.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Christine Farley, Authenticity and Design: Why sell a chair for 10x a visually identical chair? Sometimes the replication is exact; design claimants say they’re made with cheaper materials and practices, but midcentury modern design aimed for cheapness and access: the idea that more people can have it now would be a good not a bad.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The IPKat team continues to read and review as many brilliant IP books as possible, of which there are many, for the Kat community. This annual occasion, now in its sixth year, allows the IPKat community to celebrate and congratulate those who have contributed to the IP literature.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Having just watched the latest episode of Dragons’ Den, it’s clear that innovation is still strong in the UK, with many keen entrepreneurs pitching their ideas to the Dragons and looking for investment. You may be wondering how dog treats can be protected by IP as they are not a unique or creative item?

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SpicyIP

JULY 22, 2023

With a plethora of developments and discussions on AI and AI based innovations, almost everyone has an opinion on how it should develop! In this post, developed along the lines of a literature review cum blogpost, Yashna Walia has looked through the various government policy documents on AI to see what they have to say about IP!

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

With the Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) being the common buzzwords as of late, the USPTO (US Patent & Trademark Office) has been experiencing a significant rise in the number of Trademark Applications filed in the virtual sphere to safeguard the products and services. IP Challenges in the Metaverse.

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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.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2023

The theme for 2023 is “ Women and IP.” ” It is intended to highlight the accomplishments of many amazing women while also recognizing, and attempting to rectify, the low participation of women in IP Systems. .” Is there value in accelerating inclusivity of our IP systems?

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Dragons' Den

JANUARY 25, 2024

Find out more about what automatic copyright covers via this link: How copyright protects your work. Despite the Dragons all saying how much the stone age concept rocks, the family left the Den without investment, but with a promise of help from Peter Jones: The biggest gift I can give you is support from my team, but I’m happy to help.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

To do this, food firms invest a lot of money in developing and promoting distinctive brands and are increasingly turning to intellectual property (IP) protection as a means of establishing or maintaining their leadership in the industry. IP provides a wide range of tools that can help businesses stand apart from the competitors.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, in line with our annual tradition, we take stock of the top IP developments that occurred this year. We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. A special thanks to Mr. G. Nataraj, Ms.

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The IPKat

MARCH 24, 2024

Here’s what Hans writes: Horological IP and the customization of watches by Hans Eriksson The world of high-end watchmaking is a good case study for the importance of intellectual property (IP) rights. Brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet hold rich trade mark and design portfolios and enforce their rights vigorously.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Design patents play a role when we have them, typically a handbag/jewelry/diamond cuts/chain designs/shoes. Issue: legal is often the last to know of new designs, so you need to know before the design is launched: need to explain that legal needs to be part of the process. More partial designs.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Email vlin@icaplaw.com or call (949) 223-9623 to see how we can help you register your trademark to take full advantage of Brand Registry benefits. Essentially, the Brand Registry is a gateway for Amazon sellers to enforce their IP rights more quickly and effectively. How can you avoid these pitfalls?

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Dragons' Den

MARCH 21, 2024

Squeaky Clean We all know the importance of cleaning our bathrooms, but scrubbing our showers is one of those chores many of us might leave until last. Son Nik demonstrated the invention with how it prevents the build-up of limescale and mould by cleaning and disinfecting the shower.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 14, 2023

Anyone working in the field of IP law from developing countries particularly on the African continent understands the tension between IPRs and access to IP-protected materials based on human rights imperatives. But all is not lost for while the policy space has been severely reduced, it is not completely eroded.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

While many Congress attendees from around the world lined up for the Unified Patent Court boot camp and mock trial panels, this Katfriend opted to sample the day’s selection of soft IP offerings. a of the Design Directive. a of the Design Directive.

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Dragons' Den

JANUARY 11, 2024

Alex described how he’d suffered from acute, confidence-knocking acne when he was young. She had worked as a special effects makeup artist and props designer but 5 years in, after developing a severe reaction to one of the most used chemicals in the field, she had to walk away from her career. Nicole story really moved me.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 18, 2023

Mac Mok is an IP Innovation Clinic Senior Fellow and a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. Pina D’Agostino’s IP Intensive Program. This semester, I participated in Osgoode’s Intellectual Property (IP) Law and Technology Intensive program (IP Intensive). Students also meet biweekly to discuss current IP issues.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

The latter, in particular, are assuming the form of non-physical goods that can be transacted and used in this totally immersive internet through Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality tools and devices, and many consumer brands are entering the Metaverse through gaming, social networks and virtual commerce. Article 2.4 Article 2.4

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The IP Law Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

A design patent protects a new, original, ornamental design for an article of manufacture. Ornamental” means that the design is purely decorative; the patentability is based on its visual aspects. The design must be a design for a specific article; it cannot exist independently of the article.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

They by using social sites such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Snapchat , and many other,create ad revenue, brand endorsement prospects, as well as other income sources. Image Sources: Shutterstock] Why is IP Important for Influencers? As a result, it is crucial to learn how to safeguard IP.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 9, 2022

A design patent protects a new, original, ornamental design for an article of manufacture. “Ornamental” means that the design is purely decorative; the patentability is based on its visual aspects. The design must be a design for a specific article; it cannot exist independently of the article.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How do you get patents that will stop Amazon sellers from taking your sales? Do you need a design or utility patent , or both ? How do you know if your patent claims are any good ? What matters most in getting patents to stop Amazon sellers from copying your product?

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This review is kindly provided by Thorsten Lauterbach, Teaching Excellence Fellow at the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, passionate about IP Law since he studied it as an undergraduate in the mid-1990s at Abertay Dundee. Part II provides a closer look at how to strengthen student engagement, mainly to a non-law student audience.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Many employees are experimenting with AI in connection with their work. As a result, many companies are developing corporate policies on employee use of AI. Broader Issues with Generative AI Some other issues companies face with employee use of AI relate to IP and open source. AI RMF 1.0 The AI RMF 1.0 Both the U.S.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 31, 2022

The IPKat is pleased to host the following contribution by Katfriend Marianna Ryan (Edwin Coe and King's College London) on the topical issue of how Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) are to be treated and what IP issues come with them. Here's what Marianna writes: Ownership of IP rights by DAOs – the future is nigh?

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IPilogue

JULY 23, 2021

Here are my top ten IP-related podcast picks (in alphabetical order): . “C C elebrities Sued f or Posting Images of Themselves ” by The Briefing by the IP Law Blog . The IP law blog, published by Weintraub Tobin and hosted by intellectual property attorneys Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo, delves into IP issues in the news.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Andrew Gilden, Talking Pleasure in IP Courts and advocates are skeptical of value of pleasure; when they want to honor it, they reframe it as something else, like social justice. Joy of producing/consuming can be important motivation for activities, though, so exploring how courts deal with it in IP is important.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

IP practitioners are not always interested in taxation profiles of intellectual property, but sometimes it’s necessary to get acquainted with them. Most of the discussion over the year has been on what kind of IP assets could be protected. The Patent Box was introduced in Italy in 2015. 50 of 24.4.2017). 50 of 24.4.2017).

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

Did you know that intellectual property (IP) is likely to play a part in the foundation of every business, generating key assets to kickstart future success? IP protection through patents, trade marks, designs and copyright can be instrumental in a business’ survival and growth. Recognition for intangible assets .

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

How can a patent boost Amazon sales? Amazon Sellers cannot ignore patent protection. Unless you’re selling only me-too goods, consider how the right patent can boost Amazon sales of your innovative product. Going naked without patent protection will simply invite competitors to steal your market share.

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