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No More Display Screens in the Drawings: The Quiet Revolution in Design Patent Law

On March 13, 2026, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published supplemental guidance for the examina...
2026.04.19 パテント探偵社 編集部
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IP News

Protecting 400 Years of Craft: How Arita Porcelain Navigates Japan’s Brand Protection Landscape

Arita ware (有田焼), the Japanese porcelain produced in and around Arita, Saga Prefecture since 1616, commands global recog...
2026.04.03 パテント探偵社 編集部
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Company Analysis

When a Car Shape Becomes a Trademark: Ferrari, Porsche, and Jeep’s Design IP Strategies

When a car’s shape becomes recognizable without its logo, that form may deserve legal protection. Ferrari’s distinctive ...
2026.04.03 パテント探偵社 編集部
Company Analysis
Company Analysis

Gibson’s 15-Year Quest to Trademark a Guitar Body Shape — The Limits of 3D Trade Dress Protection

For over 15 years, Gibson Brands has pursued trademark and trade dress protection for the iconic body shapes of its Les ...
2026.04.03 パテント探偵社 編集部
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