Lowering the bar? Counsel concerned by USPTO design patent plan

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Lowering the bar? Counsel concerned by USPTO design patent plan

Rani Mehta
May 19 2023
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The USPTO’s proposal to create a separate design patent bar could open up opportunities for lawyers but risks confusing those who don't understand IP nuances

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Rani reports on all aspects of IP in the US and the Americas, particularly trademarks and copyright. Based in New York, she covers in-house and private practice lawyers' concerns and insights into the market.
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