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McDermott Will & Emery | USA | 7 Dec 2023
PTO Creates Separate Design Patent Bar
The US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) published its final rule, creating a separate design patent bar where admitted design patent practitioners…
McDermott Will & Emery | USA | 30 Nov 2023
PTO Provides Guidance for Computer-Related Design Patent Applications
The US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) published a notice regarding supplemental guidance for PTO personnel examining design patent claims containing…
Lee and Li Attorneys at Law | Taiwan | 23 Oct 2023
Accelerated design patent examination pilot program launched
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office has introduced its Accelerated Design Patent Examination Pilot Program to provide a more diverse and flexible examination process for design patent applications. Under this program, design applicants who meet any of the conditions, as outlined in this article, can apply for an accelerated design patent examination from filing of design application until......
Lexology PRO | Asia-Pacific, European Union, Global, etc. | 19 Oct 2023
Lexology PRO weekly roundup: 20 Oct
Insights into staff protection from faith-based discrimination for employers, an updated global guide to cross-border transfer requirements, and an in-depth review of joint ventures – plus other top content from Lexology PRO.
Dennemeyer – The IP Group | European Union, Global, USA | 11 Oct 2023
Design patents and design rights: What are they and what do they do?
Design protection does not occupy the same number of Intellectual Property (IP) conversations as patents or trademarks, but that does not mean…
McDermott Will & Emery | USA | 28 Sep 2023
Chilly Adventures: Design Patent Prior Art Comparison Applies to Article of Manufacture
Addressing a matter of first impression concerning the scope of prior art relevant to a design patent infringement analysis, the US Court of Appeals…
Lee and Li Attorneys at Law | Taiwan | 28 Aug 2023
Electronic priority document exchange program between Taiwan and South Korea to include design patents
To simplify the process of patent priority documents, the electronic exchange of patent priority documents has been extended to include design patent applications. The Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan has also amended the "Operational Directions on Electronic Exchange of Patent Priority Documents between the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office and Korean Intellectual Property Office" to......
Grau & Angulo | Spain | 7 Aug 2023
Headrest design invalidated due to lack of individual character
In a judgment earlier this year, Commercial Court No. 1 of Alicante, acting as Trademark Court of the European Union, dismissed in its entirety a claim of alleged infringement of a Community design, and upheld the counterclaim filed by the defendant, declaring the invalidity of the design on which the infringement action was based.
Spoor & Fisher | South Africa | 31 Jul 2023
South Africa could benefit by following EU lead in updating design laws
The European Union's efforts to modernise its design laws should serve as a valuable example for South Africa in reviewing and updating its legislation. Keeping up with technology is critical to ensure that the country's designers and creators are protected, and that South Africa remains a desirable destination in the global economy. This article highlights key amendments which would help......
NAM & NAM | South Korea | 31 Jul 2023
Window for filing related designs to be extended from one to three years
One useful feature of South Korean design practice is the related design system, which allows a one-year period for filing designs similar to an existing principal design. However, there has been criticism that the one-year period for filing related designs is too short. To rectify this, an amendment to the Design Protection Act will come into effect from 21 December 2023, which will extend......
