Federal Circuit Finds that Design Patents May Claim Three-Dimensional Article Using a Single Two-Dimensional Drawing
Posted on Nov 6, 2018 in Articles
In a potentially far reaching case in the design patent world, the Federal Circuit’s recent decision in In […]
Read MorePitfalls of Claiming Priority to U.S. Design Patent Applications for Related Foreign Applications
Posted on Aug 20, 2018 in Articles
In the U.S., for decades, it has been common practice for patent practitioners to disclaim certain subject matter […]
Read MoreCR Attorney to Serve as Panelist for “Apple vs. Samsung: Takeaways from the Smartphone Wars”
Posted on Jan 18, 2017 in Events
CR Partner Gary Greene will serve as a panelist for the Philadelphia Bar Association’s program “Apple vs. Samsung: Takeaways from the Smartphone Wars” on January 25, 2017. This CLE program examines the ongoing litigation regarding design patent protection for smartphones and covers how appearance and design can be protected through the law.
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court: New Lesser Standard for Enhanced Patent Damages
Posted on Jun 14, 2016 in Blog
In a unanimous decision issued on June 13, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Federal Circuit’s nine-year-old strict test for awarding enhanced damages for patent infringement, thereby making it easier for patent holders to win increased damages in court for egregious acts of infringement.
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