More Patented Toys Pt. 3
In Spirit of the Toy Story 4 movie and all great toys alike, we will be looking at some famous toys and their patents. Let’s dive straight in. Mr. Potato Head or Talking Toy with Attachable Encoded Appendages (US 6,257,948) Mr. Potato Head has been part of the Toy Story franchise since the beginning. But […]
Top Patent, Trademark, and IP Stories from Last Week (9/23-9/29/19)
Every week, we will be highlighting the top patent, copyright, trademark, intellectual property, etc. stories of the previous week in our “In Case You Missed It” segment. The list itself is in no particular order and includes a wide range of stories from the patent world that are informative, noteworthy, or just plain bizarre. The […]
More Patented Toys Pt. 2
We did a blogpost on patented toys earlier last week. But there are too many patented toys to cover in one blog post. So this week, we will be covering more patented toys! Lets dive straight in. Etch A Sketch We’ve all doodled with an Etch A Sketch growing up. The famous drawing toy is […]
OKCupid’s Patent Lawsuit
Dating apps have become quite popular over recent years. The ability to meet someone with just a swipe or touch of button has completely changed the dating game. Okcupid, Tinder, Bumble and Coffee meets Bagel are just some of the few that come to mind. But apps, just like many other things, may be subject […]
More Patented Toys Pt. 1
Most of us had toys that we adored growing up. But did you know that toys can be patented? Toys may qualify as inventions and may be eligible for utility patent protection if they meet certain requirements. We’ve already discussed some patented toys in previous blog posts. But as we know, there are so many […]
Red Squiggly Lines & Lawsuits
The red squiggly line. We hate it when we spell something wrong but we’re thankful when the electronic device we use indicates with a red squiggly line that something is spelled incorrectly. Various electronic devices incorporate the red squiggly line in spell check functions, such as the iPhone. But as of late, there seems to […]
Patents for the PS5?
The PlayStation has been part of our childhood memories for decades. The beloved gaming platform has undergone several changes throughout the years. From the PS1 to the PS4, the PlayStation has received several upgrades, such as less emphasis on memory cards and wired controllers. But rumors has it that the PlayStation 5 (or “PS5”) will […]
Some “Cool” Inventions
Summer is a time of hot weather and fun in the sun. But hot weather can be uncomfortable, and even unbearable at times. If you find hot weather unbearable, then these inventions may be the solution for you. Let’s check out some patented inventions concerning cooling devices. To start things out, we’ll look at an […]
Famous Patented Board Games
Board Game Patents Board games are one the activities that people of all ages can enjoy. Whether it’s Jenga or Monopoly, it’s always fun to play a quick round or two of board games. But have you every wondered what kind of intellectual property protection can cover these games? In this week’s blog post, we […]
Toyota cars and patent infringement
Toyota has been a global presence for years. The company has produced some of the most well known cars in the world, such as the Toyota Camry and the Toyota Corolla. Although Toyota has been around for some time now, their cars get new features and upgrades every year. One new exciting upgrade that we […]