#OnThisDay in 1979, U.S. #DesignPatent D253,711 was issued to G. Christiansen and J. Knudsen for the iconic “Toy figure”, better known as the #LEGO minifigure!
This little yellow guy revolutionized play and has starred in billions of adventures since.
#OTD #PatentHistory #Minifigure #ToyHistory

1/2 #OnThisDay in 1930, U.S. #DesignPatent No. D82,802 issued to Walter E. Disney for the ornamental design of a “Toy or Similar Article” featuring an early Mickey Mouse figure.
#OTD #PatentHistory #WalterDisney #Disney #MickeyMouse

#OnThisDay in 1915, U.S. #DesignPatent No. 48,160 was granted to Alexander Samuelson for the now-iconic Coca-Cola contour bottle. A key example of how design protection can define a brand’s identity over time.
#OTD #PatentHistory #CocaCola

D704,622 - issued in 2014 for a design for "an elephant trunk vehicle ornament." #DesignPatent

Today in design patents:

D1098258 issued for a type font.

The heading information apparently was perceived as part of the drawing and was printed in the patent.

#DesignPatent

Today in design patents:

D1096831 issued for a display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface.

This is likely the prettiest disclaimed scene in a design patent. So at least it has that going for it.

#DesignPatent

Heute vor 121 Jahren verstarb der französische Bildhauer Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi (* 2. August 1834 - † 4. Oktober 1904), dessen berühmtestes Werk die Freiheitsstatue ist, die heute (u.A.) auf Liberty Island vor New York City steht. de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr%C3%A...

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Today in design patents:

D1089258 issued for a display screen or portion thereof with graphical user interface.

I agree that 11/8 is likely a good day for an antidepressant and chest pain meds but oof. This is such a narrow design patent.

#DesignPatent

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lululemon v. Costco
#trademarks #designpatent
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Heute vor 191 Jahren wurde der französische Bildhauer Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi (* 2. August 1834 - † 4. Oktober 1904) geboren, dessen berühmtestes Werk die Freiheitsstatue ist, die heute (u.A.) auf Liberty Island vor New York City steht. de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr%C3%A...

Today in design patents:

D1082881 issued for an intelligent service robot.

Still waiting on Rosie to show up in a design patent. #DesignPatent

Attorney Mark Goodman breaks down the two most common types of patents: utility patents and design patents. Learn the differences to better understand which patent fits your innovation.

Watch full episode here:
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#PatentLaw #UtilityPatent #DesignPatent 

Today in design patents:

D1074596 issued for a carrier with an aperture for a beverage-dispensing spout.

That is 100% a box wine backpack and clearly this inventor is my kind of people. #DesignPatent

Today in design patents:

D1068337 issued for a table.

Hands down the worst quality design drawings I've ever seen. How did this pass examination? #DesignPatent

Today in design patents:

D1067316 issued for an identification badge.

Note - this patent does not include disclaimed material. #DesignPatent

D12,400 - issued in 1881 for a design for a "jewelry pendant and charm." #DesignPatent