Year: 2023

In a historic moment for American innovation, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has officially granted its one millionth design patent. Design patent 1 million arrives 181 years after printer George Bruce received the first design patent in 1842 for a groundbreaking new typeface. Since then, design patents have shielded the distinctive appearances of…

Product packaging and product configuration are two distinct aspects of intellectual property law. While both can be protected under trademark law, they have different requirements and legal standards. In this blog, we will examine the differences between product packaging and product configuration under trademark law. Product Packaging Product packaging refers to the physical appearance of…