Remedies against innocent printers are limited only to an injunction against the future printing of infringing materials.
What are the legal remedies against an innocent printer of infringing materials? Read More »
Remedies against innocent publishers of infringing advertisements are limited to injunctions against future transmissions of that ad.
How are remedies limited against innocent publishers of infringing advertisements? Read More »
Owners of layout-designs hold exclusive rights to reproduce, sell, and distribute their designs or articles containing them.
What specific rights are conferred to the owner of a registered layout-design? Read More »
Layout-design owners cannot block reproduction for private use, research, teaching, or creating new original designs.
Innocent acquirers of infringed layout-designs are only liable for royalties after receiving notice of the unlawful reproduction.
Industrial design registration can be cancelled if the design is proven to not be new during its term.
Can an industrial design registration be cancelled if it is later found to not be new? Read More »
Layout-designs face cancellation for non-protectability, lack of entitlement, or late filing after commercial exploitation.
The First to File rule applies to both industrial and layout designs, prioritizing the earliest filing date.
How does the “First to File Rule” apply to industrial designs and layout-designs? Read More »
A six-month grace period with a surcharge allows industrial design renewal after the initial expiration date.
Cancellation of an industrial design can be limited to specific parts, potentially through altering the design’s features.
Can an industrial design registration be partially cancelled? Read More »
