CAFC Says Patent Claims Need Not Explicitly Disclose Material Benefits for Trademark Functionality DoctrineThe Federal Circuit affirmed the cancellation of CeramTech's trademark for pink-colored ceramic hip components due to functionality concerns related to utility patents.
Patent Grants for 2024The USPTO issued 7,499 utility patents in a week, almost setting a record, aided by an extra Tuesday in 2024.
Some numbers from this weekHigh allowance rates in different patent categories indicate variability in scrutiny levels within the USPTO.
Patent Grants for 2024The USPTO issued 7,499 utility patents in a week, almost setting a record, aided by an extra Tuesday in 2024.
Some numbers from this weekHigh allowance rates in different patent categories indicate variability in scrutiny levels within the USPTO.