The Fundamentals of European Design Patent Protection

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Monday, January 30, 2012

A registered community design, often referred to as an "RCD," is the European equivalent to a U.S. design patent. Similar to a U.S. design patent, an RCD only protects the ornamental or outward appearance of a structural element or product.

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Definition of 'Domestic Industry' Shifting in ITC Practice

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Monday, December 19, 2011

In recent years, actions before the U.S. International Trade Commission to exclude importation of allegedly unfairly competitive products have become the actions of choice.

Justices Take Another Look at Patentability of 'Medical Methods'

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

As pharmaceutical companies spend more and more money developing new methods for treating and preventing medical problems, the law surrounding patentability of what may be referred to generally as "medical methods" becomes murkier and murkier.

Trademarking Colors a Tricky Business, But It Can Be Done

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Branding and marketing are all about money — how to drive traffic and customers to your products and services instead of your competitors’. Branding is what allows consumers to distinguish your goods from those belonging to someone else.

Righthaven Dealt Blow, But Still Moving Forward

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Monday, October 31, 2011

Righthaven LLC is self-styled as "The Nation's Pre-eminent Copyright Enforcer" and is in the lucrative business of suing bloggers and website owners for copyright infringement of works originally created by a handful of domestic newspapers it calls clients.

Who Owns Engineering Plans and the Right to Develop?

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

In this economy, probably every engineering firm has a list of projects that have approvals in various stages of completion but are at a standstill.

The America Invents Act in Action:

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Patent reform is being hailed as an economic lifeline for the technology industry and a tool to restore momentum to the economy.

Blue Skies and Stormy Weather:

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

One of the hottest trends in the business world's never-ending quest to cut expenses, cloud computing, promises to slash IT operating costs by anywhere from 40 to 80 percent, according to studies performed by the likes of Merrill Lynch, Booz Allen Hamilton and Google.

How to Jump Ahead of the Backlog of Patents Awaiting Examination

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Current backlogs at art units of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are between 18 months and four years, with the overall average time between filing date and first office action at 27 months.

IP in a Wiki World:

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

In recent years millions of users have flocked to social media sites like Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook to share social, personal and professional content.