Patent Illustration Renderings Show Possible Next Generation Toyota Tacoma
Mitchell Ghaneie Feb 23, 2023 in Basics of Intellectual Property
A new design for what may be the next Toyota Tacoma has surfaced recently from the springboard of a patent filed in Brazil. Some clever person on the internet created patent illustration renderings from the filing’s detailed drawings (as many good patent applications must contain). The renderings were initially proliferated by the website Motor1, and they have spread throughout auto enthusiast news sites. Nuts & Bolts, Grilles & Vents Calling the images “next generation Toyota […]
Continue ReadingHow a Design Patent Infringement Case Works
Mitchell Ghaneie Apr 28, 2022 in Basics of Intellectual Property
Welcome to part two of our two-part series on design patents. In the first part, we covered what a design patent is, what they protect, the increase in design patents over the past several decades, and a few specifics regarding how they work. Below, we are going to focus on design patent infringement, including how the standard has evolved over time and how the courts generally construct design patent claims. The Law on Design Patent […]
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Basics of Design Patents
Mitchell Ghaneie Apr 22, 2022 in Basics of Intellectual Property
Design patents can be a useful and valuable tool when seeking to protect a new and original ornamental design. This is part one of a two-part series that will delve into the basics to help you in understanding design patents. In this first part, we will focus on what a design patent is, what role they play in the overall universe of patents in the US, and how the patents work in terms of length […]
Continue ReadingChecklist: What to Do When You Receive a Cease-and-Desist Letter
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Aug 19, 2021 in Basics of Intellectual Property
You just received a cease-and-desist letter from a law firm in New York accusing you of trademark and copyright infringement. Your anxiety spikes. What do you do? Consult this checklist of nine steps you should take to protect your business and personal assets: In spite of any inconvenience or how you may feel, do not ignore the cease-and-desist letter. Do not throw the cease-and-desist letter away. Read the letter thoroughly. Make sure you understand what […]
Continue ReadingTrademark Registration or Copyright Registration, What is the Difference, and Do I Need One?
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Jun 24, 2021 in Basics of Intellectual Property
Do you own a business? Or are you an author, photographer, or composer who openly publishes your work? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then it might be beneficial to ask yourself: “Do I own any trademarks? Have I published any works that need copyright protection?” You may even ask yourself: “What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark?” A trademark is defined as “a symbol, words, stylized words, or […]
Continue ReadingJoint Ownership of Intellectual Property Means You Cannot Act Alone
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Jun 17, 2021 in Basics of Intellectual Property
I recently came across an interesting legal case involving joint ownership and trademark registration. Here is an overview of the case and its implications. Yogi Bhajan was an Indian-born yoga and spiritual teacher who introduced his version of Kundalini yoga to the West in the late 1960s. When he died in 2004, he left behind his widow, Bibiji Inderjit Kaur Puri, along with the Yogi Bhajan Administrative Trust (YBAT). Puri and YBAT have been battling […]
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