Month: September 2016

Navigating the complex world of IP law

Innovative GM Global Technology Operations design patent for vehicle body – USD659052

This GM Global Technology Operations patent directed towards a vehicle body has been rated one of the most influential design patents in the field of means of transport or hoisting. GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. was awarded U.S. Patent D659052 entitled “Vehicle body” on May 8, 2012. The patent has been cited 171 times by…
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Innovative Oakley design patent for eyeglass – USD653699

This Oakley patent directed towards an eyeglass has been rated one of the most influential design patents in the field of photographic, cinematographic and optical apparatus. Oakley, Inc. was awarded U.S. Patent D653699 entitled “Eyeglass” on February 7, 2012. The patent has been cited 104 times by other U.S. patents, which places it among the…
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Facebook patent by Mark Zuckerberg from 2012 for managing information about relationships in a social network via a social timeline – US8099433

This Facebook patent lists Mark Zuckerberg as an inventor and is directed towards managing information about relationships in a social network via a social timeline. Mr. Zuckerberg was awarded U.S. Patent 8099433 entitled “Managing information about relationships in a social network via a social timeline” on January 17, 2012. The utility patent has been cited…
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Apple patent by Steve Jobs from 2010 for electronic device – USD629799

This Apple patent lists Steve Jobs as an inventor and is directed towards electronic device. Mr. Jobs was awarded U.S. Patent D629799 entitled “Electronic device” on December 28, 2010. The design patent has been cited 222 times by other U.S. patents in the field of recording, communication or information retrieval equipment and in other fields.…
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