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Design Patent Protection for Computer Generated Icons and Graphical User Interfaces

Intellectual Property Law Blog

Recent patent cases have made it more difficult to obtain utility patent protection for some of the functional aspects of computer software. Strategic use of design patents can be an important part of an overall patent strategy. Where available, utility patents remain valuable. See here for more.

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Adoption Of 3D In IP Filing

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

On December 06, 2023, the Eurasian Patent Office instituted a ground breaking stride in IP system by adopting the WIPO Standardisation termed- ST.91. A standardized format for 3D models and images for Industrial Design has been officially approved. Faster processing time for IP applications within IPOs. •

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Raytheon Company v. Controller General of Patents and Designs: The Question of CRI and 3(k)

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Recently, on September 15, the Delhi High Court set aside an order from the Indian Patent Office rejecting the patent application on the basis of the old CRI Guidelines, 2016. He is interested in IP Law, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law. 3(k) of The Patents Act, 1970. This decision of the court in Raytheon Company v.

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Design Patent Protection for Computer Generated Icons and Graphical User Interfaces

LexBlog IP

Recent patent cases have made it more difficult to obtain utility patent protection for some of the functional aspects of computer software. Strategic use of design patents can be an important part of an overall patent strategy. Where available, utility patents remain valuable. See here for more.

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Central Role of IP and Marketing in Business Design

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This is one of the many misconceptions about IP that I’ve noticed since starting my business in 2004. It frustrates me that people turn to me when they’re copied, assuming this is the kind of work I’m engaged in doing, when they’ve never consulted me before about their IP. There was no real marketing or business guidance.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

The IP Law Blog

Understanding the extent of a company’s IP holdings usually starts with what’s known to the company, such as all registered copyrights, trademarks, or patents, domestic and foreign. Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws. Intellectual property is a company asset, just like inventory.

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

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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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