Month: May 2017

Navigating the complex world of IP law

Innovative Apple design patent for graphical user interface for a display screen or portion thereof – USD608366

This Apple patent directed towards a graphical user interface for a display screen or portion thereof has been rated one of the most influential design patents in the field of recording, communication or information retrieval equipment. Apple Inc. was awarded U.S. Patent D608366 entitled “Graphical user interface for a display screen or portion thereof” on…
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Innovative Microsoft design patent for display screen with animated user interface – USD643851

This Microsoft patent directed towards a display screen with animated user interface has been rated one of the most influential design patents in the field of recording, communication or information retrieval equipment. Microsoft Corporation was awarded U.S. Patent D643851 entitled “Display screen with animated user interface” on August 23, 2011. The patent has been cited…
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Fast Tracking An Application In The U.S. Patent And Trademark Office (3 of 4) – First Action Interview Program

This is the third article of a four part series on fast tracking prosecution through the US Patent Office, focusing of the First Action Interview program. In contrast to a Track 1 application, the First Action Interview program requires no extra fee, thus making it an appealing process to expedite examination.  Under the First Action Interview program,…
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