“Unfortunately, not nearly enough individuals and companies are seeking design patent protection. In 2019, for example, there were 46,847 design patent applications filed, which represents 7.01% of ...

“As the person whose name is on the patent application, you are ultimately responsible for the content and form of the drawings that are submitted.” While it has been said that the how and why of ...

The legal system in the United States provides several venues for securing the protection of a design. The appearance of a product can potentially be protected by the following types of IP right: ...

Why should a company research old patents and published applications in an environment of new manufacturing technologies and design techniques? There are several reasons. First, a company can learn ...