After the recent wars between Apple and Samsung, the patent world has learned that design patents offer stronger protection than …
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Design patent or trade dress?
Deciding Between Design Patent and Trade Dress Design patents have a 14 year lifespan under patent law. Trade dress is …
Trade Dress Series, Part 1: Product Designs – Choosing trade dress, copyright, or design patent protection
Trendsetting product designs are often the crown jewel of a company. Capturing the public’s attention – and pocketbooks – is …
TIPO reduces design patent costs
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) has listened to industry representatives claiming that design patents costs are high considering Taiwan’s …