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A Design Patent protects the unique design of your product. If you have a Design Patent, you have the right to exclude others from making, using, selling, or importing your design for a period of 14 years.
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Canadian Federal Court Applies New Test for Patent Subject Matter Eligibility
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Changes to the Canadian Patent System
Canadian Patent Office to implement new rules impacting fee structure for excess claims and RCE’s, PCT translations, and WIPO sequence…
Adding Subject Matter to International Patents
Applicant will not have to deal with combating their own prior art under § 103 in the United States, international…
International Patents: Grace Periods after Public Disclosures
Once a public disclosure is made, the public disclosure bars the filing of a patent application in almost all jurisdictions…
Decision Released for the First Case regarding Chinese Patent Linkage System
This case is China’s first patent linkability case since the implementation of the new Chinese Patent Law.
Abnormal Patent Crackdown Continues in China
The Chinese government is stepping up efforts to promote intellectual property quality.
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Design Patents and Trademarks for Product Designs
Let’s say you came up with a novel design for a boombox or a watch. Although this newly designed boombox…
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Google v. Oracle – Fair Use in View of Google v. Oracle
On April 5, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decided GOOGLE LLC v. ORACLE AMERICA, INC. …
Google v. Oracle – The Supreme Court’s Holding of Software Copyright Protection
On April 5, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decided GOOGLE LLC v. ORACLE AMERICA, INC. …
Google v. Oracle – Overview of Software Copyright Law in View of Google v. Oracle
On April 5, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decided GOOGLE LLC v. ORACLE AMERICA, INC. …
Are You Missing Out on the Defensive Value of a Patent?
Defensive Patent Protection: Protect Your Business From the Opposition As the adage goes, “the best defense is a good offense.” …
Can I License My Patent-Pending Invention?
It may be possible to license your patent-pending invention. However, only having a provisional patent application pending may not be…
If You Develop an App with Someone Else, Who Owns the Patent & Copyright Rights?
Building an app with someone else? Learn who owns the patent and copyright rights and how to protect your ownership,…
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