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Best Practices for Protecting Transparent and Translucent Designs

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Design patents in the U.S. typically include two types of shading. The first and most common type of shading used in U.S. design patents is opaque shading, which illustrates a non-transparent or non-translucent surface of an...more

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Fashion Law Update – February 2025

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In this edition of Fashion Law, we have compiled thought leadership published on our blogs and website throughout 2024—providing an overview of significant legal and regulatory updates in the fashion industry over the past...more

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Designs on Trial: Comparing U.S. and EU Design Protections Post-LKQ

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The landscape of design protection has seen significant developments on both sides of the Atlantic, with the U.S. undergoing a pivotal shift in design patent law following the Federal Circuit’s decision in LKQ Corporation v....more

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USPTO Launches Significant Patent Fee Increases

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") raised patent fees and introduced new surcharges....more

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WIPO Adopts First Design Law Treaty

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After nearly two decades of negotiations, the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization ("WIPO") adopted the Riyadh Design Law Treaty, which aims to harmonize design protection procedures in countries...more

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Five Key Takeaways from the Recent House Judiciary Hearing on AI-Assisted Inventions and Creative Works

As companies—and more recently, courts—have struggled to address the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in innovation, legislators are embroiled in a struggle of their own. Over the past two years, the Senate and House have...more

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2023 ITC Section 337 Year in Review: Analysis & Trends: Data and Trends: ITC Cases Instituted in 2023, Case Flow and Outcomes, and...

In comparison to prior years, the ITC had a lower case load in 2023. This does not appear to have any relationship with the average time to resolution, but it could be contributing to the ITCs increased tendency to resolve...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

2023 ITC Section 337 Year in Review: Analysis & Trends: Introduction

Section 337 investigations at the ITC have proven to be an efficient and powerful method for Complainants seeking relief from unfair importation. The Commission’s injunctive powers provide an attractive forum for Complainants...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

2023 ITC Section 337 Year in Review: Analysis & Trends

Section 337 investigations at the ITC have proven to be an efficient and powerful method for Complainants seeking relief from unfair importation. The Commission’s injunctive powers provide an attractive forum for Complainants...more

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Federal Circuit IP Appeals: Summaries of Key 2023 Decisions (8th Edition)

2023 saw a return to business as usual for the Federal Circuit. Oral arguments are once again in-person and open to the public, and the Court has resumed its former practice of holding occasional sittings outside of...more

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