Pink Ceramic Hip Implants: When Functionality Trumps Trade Dress
The case highlights the conflict between utility patent rights and trade dress protections, focusing on the trademark implications of color post-patent expiration.
Treading Carefully: Federal Circuit Expands "Absolute Litigation Privilege" and Affirms Trade Dress Invalidity in Toyo Tire v. Atturo Tire
The Federal Circuit emphasized the importance of 'absolute litigation privilege' in defamation cases related to court statements.
The decision reiterates that trade dress protection is limited to non-functional design elements.
Pink Ceramic Hip Implants: When Functionality Trumps Trade Dress
The case highlights the conflict between utility patent rights and trade dress protections, focusing on the trademark implications of color post-patent expiration.
Treading Carefully: Federal Circuit Expands "Absolute Litigation Privilege" and Affirms Trade Dress Invalidity in Toyo Tire v. Atturo Tire
The Federal Circuit emphasized the importance of 'absolute litigation privilege' in defamation cases related to court statements.
The decision reiterates that trade dress protection is limited to non-functional design elements.