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Patently-O did the work, and I’m happy to reprint it. It’s no secret that getting a patent is a lengthy process: Current Patent Office estimates show that it has been taking, on average, between 1.95 and 3.98 years for the…
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Major Design Patent Infringement Victory
In April, we had a major success for a client. I am thrilled to announce it here now. Over the years, I’ve drafted, prosecuted, and granted utility patents, design patents, and trademarks for The Comfy. Recently, a jury awarded them…