In Part 1 of this series, I introduced the different methods for seeking protection on product designs, namely, trade dress, copyright, and design pat...
Trade Dress Series, Part 3: Consumer-recognizable product design features
In Part 1 of this series, I introduced the different methods for seeking protection on product designs, namely, trade dress, copyright, and design pat...
Trade Dress Series, Part 2: Strategies to obtain trade dress protection
In Part 1 of this series, I introduced the different methods for seeking protection on product designs, namely, trade dress, copyright, and design pat...
Trade Dress Series, Part 1: Product Designs – Choosing trade dress, copyright, or design patent protection
Trendsetting product designs are often the crown jewel of a company. Capturing the public’s attention – and pocketbooks – is an asset worth prot...
See? Lawyers can be funny, too.
I love a sense of humor, especially when trying to make a point with a bit of sarcasm. I applaud the creativity of attorney Bob Kohn in the case of Un...
Rochester’s technology unfazed by Kodak’s fall as small business show their flexibility
Rochester is feeling the impact of the Kodak bankruptcy. However, there are signs that the economy is recovering through small and midsized technology...
To be detailed or not to be – that is the question
A patent provides protection for that which is outlined in the claims. You want to have the broadest protection possible, but the claims cannot be wri...
Nine strategies to overcome Section 101 rejections for personalized medicine and DNA-related subject matter
Over the past few months, Applicants have been receiving Section 101 rejections for non-patentable subject matter, especially where the subject matter...
Copyright or Copyleft?
What is a copyright? The copyright symbol, or copyright sign, designated by © (a circled capital letter “C”), is the symbol used in copy...
US IP laws that target gray market goods
Gray market goods are products with legitimate copyright or trademarks that are authorized for sale in one country, but then imported without authoriz...