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A quick definition of design patent:

A design patent is a type of patent that protects the way something looks, like its shape or pattern. It doesn't protect how the thing works, just how it appears. To get a design patent, the design must be new, original, and not obvious to someone who knows about that kind of thing. The patent only covers the decorative parts of the design, not the functional parts. If someone copies the design in a way that makes it look too similar, it's called infringement, and the patent owner can sue for damages. However, the damages can only be for the part of the product that was copied, not the whole thing.

A more thorough explanation:

A design patent is a type of patent that protects the ornamental design of an article of manufacture. Unlike a utility patent, which protects the functional aspects of an invention, a design patent only protects the non-functional, decorative aspects of a design.

For example, a design patent could be granted for the unique shape or pattern of a piece of jewelry, a chair, or a smartphone case. However, it would not protect the functional aspects of these items, such as the materials used or the way they are assembled.

In order to be granted a design patent, the design must be new, original, and ornamental. This means that it must not have been obvious to someone with ordinary skill in the relevant field at the time the design was created.

Design patents are limited to the specific design that is shown in the patent application. They cannot include claims to the functional or structural aspects of the article of manufacture.

Infringement of a design patent occurs when another design is substantially similar to the patented design and would induce an ordinary observer to purchase it, believing it to be the same as the patented design.

For example, in the case of Samsung Elecs. Co. v. Apple Inc., Apple sued Samsung for infringing on its design patents for the iPhone. The jury found that Samsung's smartphone design was so similar to the iPhone that an ordinary observer would be deceived into thinking they were the same. As a result, Samsung was found to have infringed on Apple's design patents and was ordered to pay damages.

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I used to write for CNN and AP so idk what to think of that XD
lol ok bud
@dkkm10: whats your favorite grape variety
@dkkm10: enjoy your wine :)
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@ddkm10: i had a beautiful valpolicella ripasso classico superiore in rome the other day. what do u think about that
17:31
sorry not classico. just valpolicella ripasso superiore
17:32
they definitely overcharged me in the restaurant but it was a good wine for a fair price (couldve been better)
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Pinotage from South Africa. If you get a good bottle it is unique and beautiful. If you get a bad one it tastes like grape cough syrup. Last time I had a Valpolicella was Valentines Day. I normally do not like the cranberry notes you get from the semi dried Corvina grapes but it was a very nice wine for Valentines day.
17:37
Crazy upcoming grapes I have also been into recently are Kerner and Solaris but really, all wine is good.
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i went to a winery near cornell called castel grisch (take notes wasp!!!) and they only grew local varietals, even one produced by cornell viticultural students and faculty called "cayuga". the other was chancellor and the winery did a blend of those two grapes
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Just resigned from teaching after seven years!! So excited to start this new chapter in a new decade.
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nice valley!!! youre a superstar!
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It feels surreal but I’m so excited to be going back to school :’)
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whats your plan again valley?
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The father/mother of Cayuga is a grape called Seyval Blanc and some other grape. I have never had it but it is on my list. Good choice. @sireggan
HELP! I hadn't yet completed my application to ASU (still waiting on both LOR's as well as an updated undergrad transcript), but for some reason, the application status in lsac says "complete" and I received an email from ASU saying that they are reviewing my application. Has this ever had something like this happen?
I'm worried that I'll get a denial since it's not even truly complete, and then I wont be able to apply again for this 2023-2024 cycle (the application deadline is July 15th by the way)
@SirEggan: notes taken! thank you
@ValleyH: congratulations, excited for you for this new chapter in your life
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I’m planning on pursuing paralegal work while I R&R for Fall 2025 :)
oh dude you’re gonna have some fancy acceptances in 25 with legal WE
it basically doubles your chances at every school
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^^
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Oooh I’m excited!
manifestmoreadmissions
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should i send gulc another loci? i sent one 2 weeks ago and have 0 real updates but they sent me the hang tight email last week so it sounds like theyre making moves at some point hopefully
i think worst case you come off as overexcited for a waitlist admission
which isnt bad really
and best case you toss your name in the mix for a spot if it opens up
babybunny
22:55
cayuga is an Indian tribe and also the name of a very pretty duck with iridescent feathers that lays gray eggs
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