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Are Headphones a Fashion Accessory?
Beats manufactures distinctive headphone products in which it claims trade dress and design patent protection. The protection afforded under patent …
Spanx v. Yummie Tummie (a/k/a Sara Blakely v. Heather Thomson Schindler)
Yummie Tummie owns 7 design patents on its popular body shapewear. Yummie Tummie accused Spanx of patent infringement after seeing …
Lower Coffee Prices Can Help Offset Some of the Increased Minimum Wage and Food Cost Expenses for Restaurants
If you have been following my blog, you will see some ideas on how restaurants can reduce their operating costs …
A Case Study in Using a Utility Patent to Invalidate a Design Patent on the Same Article of Manufacture: Telebrands Corp v. Del Laboratories, Inc.
A New York federal district court case highlights the importance of having a unified patent strategy, and coordination between the …
The State is Trying to Crack Down on the Black Market for Fake IDs
New York is pioneering a reportedly “unforgeable” driver’s license. The new driver’s license will be engraved with a ghost image …
Due Diligence – Learning about the Business Before We Jump in with Both Feet
When evaluating a potential investment or purchase of an operating business, you should carefully evaluate the business to learn as …
Paris Hilton not Flattered by Imitation
Celebrity socialite Paris Hilton launched a line of fragrances and bath products in 2004. Last year, Perfume Palace unveiled its …
We Don’t Drink that Poison in this Neck of the Woods!
Crown Royal’s purple bag with gold trim is distinctive trade dress that is protected on the Federal Trademark Register. Mexcor, …
Risks of Do-It-Yourself Patent Licenses
Patent license agreements are complex legal agreements. If you download a form on the internet, you risk not acquiring all …