Design Your Future: Unveiling the Secrets of Design Patents in the US and Beyond

Posted on December 28, 2023December 29, 2023 by Arthur

Ever wondered what it would take to secure design patent protection for your creative vision? A design patent can unlock a world of possibilities for growth and intellectual property protection. It can also attract investors, increase product value, and give you a competitive edge in the marketplace. Intellectual Property Center believes in Advancing The Power of Imagination for creators, like you, to turn their KC Design Patent dreams into tangible realities. Contact us to see how we can help.

How Much does a Patent Cost

Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 by Arthur

Cost of a Patent One of the first questions from inventors is how much does a patent cost. The answer, unfortunately varies. You can file your own patent for as little as a few hundred dollars. However, because of the complexity and potential value most people prefer to have a patent attorney file a patent Read more about How Much does a Patent Cost[…]

Design Patent Enforcement

Posted on December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 by Arthur

Enforcement of Design Patents is expensive. A new law, if passed, will allow inventors to stop infringing products easier and cheaper.

Go, Fight, Win: SCOTUS Says Cheerleading Uniforms Are Functional AND Creative

Posted on March 31, 2017May 7, 2019 by Arthur

Stuffed miniature mascots in cheerleading uniforms. Monthly calendars featuring cheerleaders. Clothing designed to mimic cheerleading uniforms. What do all of these have in common? They are sold in university gift shops and, under the Supreme Court’s latest decision on cheerleading uniforms, they are likely infringing works. The US Supreme Court recently ruled that fashionable 2-D and 3-D Read more about Go, Fight, Win: SCOTUS Says Cheerleading Uniforms Are Functional AND Creative[…]

Samsung guilty of willful Patent Infringement, owes a billion to Apple

Posted on August 27, 2012December 8, 2016 by Arthur

As news about the recent verdict in Apple’s patent infringement suit against Samsung makes the rounds on the internet, we thought it would helpful to provide a little insight. However, for those who are interested the amended verdict is available here. The verdict, is simply a copy of the form which was based upon the Read more about Samsung guilty of willful Patent Infringement, owes a billion to Apple[…]