Month: April 2016

Navigating the complex world of IP law

Facebook patent by Mark Zuckerberg from 2013 for managing information about relationships in a social network via a social timeline – US8583690

This Facebook patent lists Mark Zuckerberg as an inventor and is directed towards managing information about relationships in a social network via a social timeline. Mr. Zuckerberg was awarded U.S. Patent 8583690 entitled “Managing information about relationships in a social network via a social timeline” on November 12, 2013. The utility patent has been cited…
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Innovative GM Global Technology Operations design patent for vehicle body – USD609608

This GM Global Technology Operations patent directed towards a vehicle body has been rated one of the most influential design patents in the field of means of transport or hoisting. GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. was awarded U.S. Patent D609608 entitled “Vehicle body” on February 9, 2010. The patent has been cited 208 times by…
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