by evansfox | Dec 12, 2012
In Part 1 of this series, I introduced the different methods for seeking protection on product designs, namely, trade dress, copyright, and design patent. In Part 2, we took a closer look at trade dress and how to obtain this type of intellectual property protection....
by evansfox | Dec 11, 2012
In Part 1 of this series, I introduced the different methods for seeking protection on product designs, namely, trade dress, copyright, and design patent. In this article, we will take a closer look at trade dress and how to obtain this type of intellectual property...
by evansfox | Dec 10, 2012
Trendsetting product designs are often the crown jewel of a company. Capturing the public’s attention – and pocketbooks – is an asset worth protecting. Luckily, companies have several tools in their intellectual property toolbox for protecting non-functional product...
by evansfox | Nov 29, 2012
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 United States v Apple et al. (Civil Action No. 12-CV-2826). Attorney Kohn was given only five pages to make his legal...
by evansfox | Nov 29, 2012
Rochester is feeling the impact of the Kodak bankruptcy. However, there are signs that the economy is recovering through small and midsized technology companies and start-ups. Over the past year, there has been a steady increase in patent applications and issued...
by evansfox | Nov 26, 2012
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 written so broadly that the description of the invention is no longer objective. If the reader has to guess at how the...
