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Mai 29, 2012
Jeffery A. Handelman, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, USA

Stretching TM Laws to Protect Product Design and Packag...


Jeffery A. Handelman, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, USA “Design patents often are difficult to enforce. Utility patents undergo extensive examination and, once granted, have only a limited term. Any chance we can use trademark law to protect unique product designs and packaging?” “Glad you asked.” Increasingly, companies are using trademark law in an effort to protect unique aspects of product design and packaging. This article examines the governing legal principles, with particular emphasis on cases decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for  read more