If you design or launch products in Washington—whether you’re building hardware in Seattle, outdoor gear in Bellingham, or consumer goods in Spokane—choosing the right mix of intellectual property protection is…
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If you’re building a physical product—anything from a kitchen tool or outdoor gear to a gadget or medical device—you’ll run into two main patent types: utility patents and design patents.…
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For founders and product teams in Greater Boston’s hardware scene, Kendall Square robotics labs, Seaport wearables startups, and Route 128 med-device manufacturers, product design isn’t just aesthetics. Design patents protect…
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For developers and entrepreneurs in Washington’s growing tech and design community, the key question isn’t just whether you can patent your software—it’s how to protect it effectively. Whether you’re building…
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If you’re a product designer, entrepreneur, or creative professional, protecting the visual identity of your product can be just as important as its functionality. A design patent provides a means…
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For product designers, developers, and entrepreneurs working at the intersection of form and function, choosing the right type of intellectual property protection is not merely procedural; it’s strategic. Defending the…
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For many digital and product designers, design encompasses aesthetics, functionality, and the overall user experience. But from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) perspective, your work may also be…
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It can be challenging to avoid the potential risk of patent infringement in design patent applications. Companies usually fashion their new product lines to a similar likeness to those of…
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(UCC 2-312) lays out the law for infringement against warranty of title and the buyer’s obligation in infringement cases. It states: The title conveyed shall be good, and its transfer…
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The 35 Section101 of US Patent Law has clearly defined the requirements for patent inventions eligible for patent law. It states, “Whoever invents or discovers any new and useful process,…
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