Month: July 2017

Navigating the complex world of IP law

The Benefits Of A Patent Search

“Can my invention be patented” is a frequent question I hear as a patent attorney.  A patent search is an important first step to take before filing a patent application. In order for an invention to be patentable, the invention must be novel (i.e. at least some aspect of it must be new) and non-obvious.…
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Innovative Yahoo! design patent for graphic user interface for displaying content selections on a display panel – USD638025

This Yahoo! patent directed towards a graphic user interface for displaying content selections on a display panel has been rated one of the most influential design patents in the field of recording, communication or information retrieval equipment. Yahoo! Inc. was awarded U.S. Patent D638025 entitled “Graphic user interface for displaying content selections on a display…
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Top Medical Technology Patent – Surgical stapler with timer and feedback display – US7845534

Top Instruments Patent In Field Of Medical Technology

Apple patent by Steve Jobs from 2011 for electronic device – USD633908

This Apple patent lists Steve Jobs as an inventor and is directed towards electronic device. Mr. Jobs was awarded U.S. Patent D633908 entitled “Electronic device” on March 8, 2011. The design patent has been cited 87 times by other U.S. patents in the field of recording, communication or information retrieval equipment and in other fields.…
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Innovative Trimble Navigation Limited design patent for global navigation satellite system apparatus display screen with user interface for an application launcher – USD640710

This Trimble Navigation Limited patent directed towards a global navigation satellite system apparatus display screen with user interface for an application launcher has been rated one of the most influential design patents in the field of recording, communication or information retrieval equipment. Trimble Navigation Limited was awarded U.S. Patent D640710 entitled “Global navigation satellite system…
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