Patently-O

DECEMBER 20, 2022

I think of these generally as “smart wallets” but I learned today that the company Storus has a registered trademark for that term. In 2020, Storus (AKA “Mosaic Brands”) sued Ridge Wallet for both patent infringement (US7334616) and product-design trade dress misappropriation. Mosaic Brands, Inc.

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Traverse Legal Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

issued patents , pending patent applications, registered trademarks, pending trademark applications , copyrights , trade secrets , etc.) Are there any active litigation and/or administrative proceedings (e.g. post-grant review, oppositions, etc.) concerning the target’s IP assets or the target?

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

Conducting a search for competitor patents prior to committing to a substantial investment in a product can minimize wasted time and money associated with product takedown proceedings and lawsuits by providing the seller an opportunity to design around identified patents. Registering trademarks with the U.S.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In 2002, the Federal Trade Commission, after an extensive inquiry, found out that over 75% of applications by generic pharmaceutical manufacturers were in some way or other involved in litigation initiated by the original patent holders. India changed its Patents Laws in 2005 to comply with the TRIPS Agreement.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

This may include patent applications with patent offices or registering trademarks and copyrights with relevant authorities. Litigation: If negotiations fail or infringement persists, pursuing legal action becomes necessary.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws.

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