Last month, the United States Patent and Trademark Office published Supplemental Guidance for examination of design patent applications related to computer-generated electronic images. The guidance was provided to the patent...more
Kilpatrick Townsend’s Babak Kusha recently spoke at the Federal Bar Association’s IP Law Fall Conference 2022 on the topic of “Design Patents for Patent Professionals.” Mr. Kusha discussed recent developments in design...more
Kilpatrick Townsend Partners Babak Kusha and Justin Eurek recently presented “Must-Knows in Design Patents for Patent Professionals and In-House Counsel” at the firm’s Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectual Property Seminar...more
Ensuring a healthy food industry supply chain is vital as we cope with the effects of the current pandemic. With shortages in some areas and massive waste in others, the industry must consider ways to pivot their thinking and...more
5/26/2020
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Beverage Manufacturers ,
Brand ,
Capital Raising ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Distributors ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Grocery Stores ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Mergers ,
Public Health ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Retailers ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Shortages ,
Tax Credits ,
Valuation
Needless to say, the priority for all retail brand owners should be the safety and health of their workers. Beyond that immediate priority, the Retail & Consumer Goods Industry Team here at Kilaptrick Townsend thought we...more
Kilpatrick Townsend Partner Babak Kusha along with an excellent panel composed of counsels Shannon King (Williams-Sonoma,) Collette Parris (S’well), and Danielle Warner (FIGS) recently came together at the Kilpatrick Townsend...more
Please join Partner Babak Kusha along with client panelists Shannon King of Williams-Sonoma, Collette Parris of S'well, and Danielle Warner of FIGS as they discuss design patents, the often-overlooked patent right that covers...more
1/17/2020
/ Consumer Product Companies ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Copyright ,
Design Patent ,
Events ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Ornamental Design ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patents ,
Retailers ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Trade Dress
Q: Is an article “hidden in its normal use”’ eligible for design patent protection?
A: Yes, an article “hidden in use” is protectable so long as the ornamental features are of consumer concern at some point in its...more
Automatic Bar Controls, Inc.’s (ABC) Autosaucer® recently made the news again when it was described as “the secret to Costco’s delicious pizza.” A rotary pizza sauce dispensing system, the Autosaucer® features a turntable...more
In today’s fast-paced, global economy, innovative businesses — established and startups — rely heavily on internet storefronts for their virtual survival when selling goods and services. First and repeated impressions via...more
Kilpatrick Townsend partner Babak Kusha, along with a fellow thought leader, recently presented a Knowledge Group webinar on the topic of “The Hague Agreement and Design Filings: Recent Trends and Developments in 2018.” Below...more