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How LKQ Corp. v. GM Reshapes Obviousness for Design Patents
The Federal Circuit’s ruling in LKQ Corp. v. GM has significantly altered the legal framework for evaluating design patent obviousness, replacing the long-standing Rosen/Durling test with a new analytical approach. This decision is already influencing…
Read MoreFinal Rule on USPTO Fee Changes
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a final rule increasing fees effective 19 January 2025. The new fee rules include across-the-board increases of about 7.5% and other targeted increases intended to secure funds…
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