by evansfox | Apr 19, 2013
Celebrity socialite Paris Hilton launched a line of fragrances and bath products in 2004. Last year, Perfume Palace unveiled its line of fragrance and beauty products called “Paris, Paris.” Paris Hilton alleges trade dress and trademark infringement on the basis that...
by evansfox | Apr 9, 2013
In order to qualify for design patent protection, a claimed feature (or combination of features) must be primarily ornamental, not functional. In analyzing each feature, ask the following questions: Is the appearance of the design dictated by the use or purpose of the...
by evansfox | Apr 8, 2013
In our previous article, we looked at how a patent professional performs an obviousness analysis and some potential arguments a patent applicant might use when faced with an obvious rejection under Section 103. In this blog post, we’ll look at how this obviousness...
by evansfox | Apr 1, 2013
Clothing is often purchased just because of its unique design and look. Designers find new combinations of clothing elements each season, doing something slightly different than other designers. Design patents protect any innovative three-dimensional product that is...
by evansfox | Mar 18, 2013
Screen icons have tremendous branding power for companies. You undoubtedly know these: Smart phones, tablets and other touchscreen devices work primarily with screen icons. Consumer recognition is powerful, so companies want to prevent copycat icon images from being...
