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Keeping It Physical: Convergence On A Physicality Requirement For Patentability Of Software-Related Inventions Under The European Patent Convention And United States Law, Kevin Afghani, Duke W. Yee
Keeping It Physical: Convergence On A Physicality Requirement For Patentability Of Software-Related Inventions Under The European Patent Convention And United States Law, Kevin Afghani, Duke W. Yee
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
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An Alternate Functionality Reality, Harold R. Weinberg
An Alternate Functionality Reality, Harold R. Weinberg
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
The Supreme Court last addressed trade dress law’s functionality doctrine in TrafFix Devices, Inc. v. Marketing Displays, Inc. decided in 2001. This article applies content analysis to data from post-TrafFix functionality cases to provide insights concerning the functionality doctrine. It emphasizes data from cases concerning motions for summary judgment and preliminary injunction. The analysis employs two conceptual constructs: a “useful/aesthetic continuum” and “mixed-character” design features. The article also considers data in light of a “two-bar mandate” and two principles: “useful-scarcity” and “aesthetic-abundance.” It concludes with observations concerning the post-TrafFix functionality doctrine and suggestions for improving its judicial …
Confusion Codified: Why Trademark Remedies Make No Sense, Mark A. Thurmon
Confusion Codified: Why Trademark Remedies Make No Sense, Mark A. Thurmon
Journal of Intellectual Property Law
No abstract provided.