China Joins Hague System, Allows International Design Filings
Foreign rightsholders
Can now use the Hague System
To file in China
Category: Design Patent
New Chinese Design Patent Law Will Help US Companies
Chinese law changes
May help US companies
Protect their designs
Ninth Circuit Rules for Herman Miller in Trade Dress Case
Ninth Circuit rules for
Herman Miller in chair case;
Form defeats function
Patent Board Reverses Rejection Based on Design Choice
Is it “obvious”?
If it’s a “design choice,” yes.
If functional, no.
How to Protect Your Products (and Your Business) Using Design Patents
Design patents can
Protect surface features of
Useful devices
Federal Circuit Finds “Obvious” Solution Not Patentable
Patent rejected
Because it’s too obvious –
Federal Circuit