Hyundai has filed a patent that shows the Korean automaker exploring open-air pickup truck designs similar to what Jeep offers with its popular Gladiator model. The patent documents, filed with the U ...

Rivian continues to explore new ways to enhance the ownership experience of its electric vehicles. A patent application titled "Retractable Double Width Expanding Camper Shell" was filed by Rivian ...

The latest batch of Sony patents includes a highly unusual controller design that lacks most features one would normally ...

As spotted by VGC earlier in the week, Sony filed a patent for a brand new controller design back in August 2024, but has now ...

“The ‘more flexible approach’ adopted this week will unquestionably give [design patent] challengers more latitude to argue that prior art warrants a finding of obviousness.” Applications for design ...

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A registered community design, often referred to as an "RCD," is the European equivalent to a U.S. design patent. Similar to a U.S. design patent, an RCD only protects the ornamental or outward ...

In May, the Federal Circuit issued its decision in 'LKQ v. GM Global Technology Operations', which marks a significant shift away from the prior and more rigid 'Rosen-Durling test', toward a more ...

Counsel say a Federal Circuit ruling on the obviousness test for design patents may increase the time IP owners spend defending their rights A ruling by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ...