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
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
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Continuing Legal Education ,
Copyright ,
Design Patent ,
Events ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Ornamental Design ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patents ,
Retailers ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Trade Dress
With the turn of the calendar, the beginning of the new year, and the collective making of resolutions, it is also a good idea to understand the biggest legal risks that companies may confront in the near- and long-term....more
1/17/2020
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Automatic Renewals ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Design Patent ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Franchises ,
Independent Contractors ,
Public Accommodation ,
State Data Breach Notification Statutes ,
TCPA ,
Website Accessibility
The U.S. is the world’s second-largest market for vehicle sales and production. To stay competitive in this multibillion-dollar industry, automotive manufacturers must strategically obtain valid and enforceable design patents...more
In its 2016 Samsung Electronics Co. v. Apple, Inc. ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court reinterpreted “article of manufacture” more broadly to encompass both the end product OR its parts, ultimately opening the door to...more
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
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
Design patents have been a hot topic in the IP field because statutory law says that infringers must pay the total profits on an article of manufacture that infringes a protected design. The profit disgorgement and...more
Kilpatrick Townsend partner Babak Kusha, along with a panel of other thought leaders, recently presented a Knowledge Group webinar on the topic of “The Hague Agreement and Design Filings.” The Hague Agreement is an...more