On March 12, 2026, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) released new guidance[1] (the “Guidance”) that updates prior USPTO practice guidelines for the examination of design patent ...

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has increased flexibility in how ornamental designs for computer-generated interfaces or icons, e.g., GUI designs, are presented in design patent ...

This course is an introduction to usability and user experience (UX) design methods that can be applied to embedded devices and systems. UX methods are presented for user analysis, planning, research, ...

One year ago, Xiaomi applied for a design product patent for a "graphical user interface for mobile phones", which has a screen on all sides. This patent was approved on December 13, 2019, and is ...

As mentioned in a previous blog, Under the topic of industrial designs, the 48th session of the WIPO Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (SCT) ...

Skeuomorphism, at a basic level, means borrowing design concepts inherent to an old technology or approach while implementing new design. Examples include a “yellow pad” background representing notes ...

Editor's Note: This article has been updated on August 28, 2023 to include new data and information. In the digital age, the way a product or service feels to users can make or break its success. At ...