Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 15hD8,885 - issued in 1876 for a design for a "breastpin." #DesignPatents 010
Reposted by Sarah FackrellAndrew Guthrie Ferguson @profferguson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Do you know if there are any conversations going on about law review editors using AI to edit accepted articles? I can imagine that across the hundreds of law reviews that there will be a temptation to use AI to fix footnotes, add parentheticals, and even edit. 1/2 131
Reposted by Sarah FackrellEric Goldman @ericgoldman.bsky.social · 03/10/2026"large firms are now recruiting students from top-tier law schools almost as soon as they walk onto campus. Law students don’t like it. School administrators don’t like it. The firms doing the interviews don’t seem to like it, either" <== this system is meshugenah www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...reuters.comCOMMENTARY: Law firms' recruiting race is making law students miserableIn law firms’ never-ending quest to best their competitors, large firms are now recruiting students from top-tier law schools almost as soon as they walk onto campus. 23014
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Happy weekend, friends! What are we watching, reading, listening to, or otherwise doing for fun (or distraction)? 9110
Reposted by Sarah FackrellMichael Lobel @mlobelart.bsky.social · 02/10/2026While most know major Renaissance works at the Vatican, notably the Sistine Chapel, I think many are likely unaware the Vatican Museums also include modern art, including a stupendous example of Jacob Lawrence's "Builders" works, donated by the artist himself www.museivaticani.va/content/muse... 39822
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 02/10/2026D342 - issued in 1851 for a design for a stove. #DesignPatents 0114
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 02/10/2026After 20 years on senior status, Federal Circuit Judge Raymond C. Clevenger III is retiring:cafc.uscourts.govThe Honorable Raymond C. Clevenger III Retires from the Federal Circuit - U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal CircuitCircuit Judge Raymond C. Clevenger III retired from judicial service on October 2, 2026, concluding more than 36 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. President George H. W. Bush... 050
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 02/10/2026This one is for all the Property profs out there: 3166
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Just in case any trademark litigators are thinking about trying this: 0135
Reposted by Sarah FackrellChicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 30/09/2026“Alderman Merriam’s Shells,” which midcentury Chicago artist Gertrude Abercrombie painted for a Hyde Park alderman, is expected to fetch north of $150,000.chicago.suntimes.comGertrude in a garage: A $30 Michigan estate sale find heads to major art auction Thursday 0123
Reposted by Sarah FackrellHyperallergic @hyperallergic.com · 01/10/2026The Milwaukee Art Museum has returned two 19th-century stoneware vessels by Dave (David) Drake to the descendants of the African-American ceramicist under an ownership transfer agreement that allows the objects to be displayed long-term.hyperallergic.comMilwaukee Art Museum Returns Two Jars to David Drake’s DescendantsThe Wisconsin museum’s ownership transfer was followed up by a Virginia museum’s announcement of the return of another “Dave the Potter” vessel this week. 0186
Reposted by Sarah FackrellMPEP Posts @mpep.bsky.social · 01/10/20261502.02: In addition to the signature requirements for patent practitioners registered under 37 CFR 11.6(a)-(c), design patent practitioners must indicate their design patent practitioner status in order to avoid public confusion and make the record clear. For handwritten signatures, … 101
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 01/10/2026D832,659 - issued in 2018 for a design for a "knife block set." #DesignPatents 030
Reposted by Sarah FackrellZahr K. Said @zahrsaid.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Thomson Reuters v. Ross (the almost but not quite gen AI case): opinion is now out, and, the panel tells us, this is like any other ordinary copyright case. Naturally then, the dictum reads like this: “This story begins with our country’s founding.” 062
Reposted by Sarah FackrellMark Lemley @marklemley.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The Thomson v. ROSS Intelligence opinion is now published, and it mostly does no harm. In particular, it doesnt rule on AI training in general or on the market dilution theory. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...storage.courtlistener.com#214 in Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH v. Ross Intelligence Inc (3rd Cir., 25-2153) – CourtListener.comPRECEDENTIAL OPINION. Coram: RESTREPO, MONTGOMERY-REEVES and BOVE, Circuit Judges. Total Pages: 32. Authoring Judge: Montgomery-Reeves (SB) [Entered: 09/30/2026 12:28 PM] 2218
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Any other women out there just doing a lot of blocking this week? 1160
Reposted by Sarah FackrellJane Rosenzweig @janerosenzweig.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Something that's surprisingly useful is asking my students to draw their research papers. They make all sorts of interesting diagrams and some always say they find it clarifying in unexpected ways (realizing a side point is the main point kind of thing). Low tech, done in class, no outsourcing. 36414
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Apparently, Squires is now referring to the Patent Trial & Appeal Board as just "PTAB" instead of "the PTAB." I, for one, will not be following his lead. 4100
Reposted by Sarah FackrellTom Cotter @thomascotter1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The $5.72 Billion Jury Award in Taction v. Apple: comparativepatentremedies.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...comparativepatentremedies.blogspot.comThe $5.72 Billion Jury Award in Taction v. AppleReaders probably have already heard that on Friday a jury awarded damages in the amount of $5.72 billion in Taction Technology, Inc. v. App... 021
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Well, you don't see that every day. From the complaint in Deke (Hangzhou) E-Commerce Co., Ltd. et al v. CKNAPP Sales, Inc., Docket No. 1:26-cv-01424 (C.D. Ill. Sep 29, 2026). 150
Reposted by Sarah FackrellEd Timberlake @trademarksaremagic.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Per Complaint: "Sir Pizza has ... developed distinctive trade dress in . . . the overall appearance of its pizzas, which are consistently presented with a thin crust, chopped toppings carried to the edge, chopped or diced pepperoni rather than round slices . . . and a signature square-cut style" 052
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Glick Metals, LLC v. Marco Industries, Inc., Docket No. 4:26-cv-00585 (N.D. Okla. Sep 21, 2026). Based just on the views shown here, this is not a slam-dunk case of design patent infringement. But it's not awful. However, the plaintiff completely omitted figure 1 from both claim charts. 220
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 30/09/2026D793,478 - issued in 2017 for a design for a "vehicle window hawk sign." #DesignPatents 050
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 30/09/2026[SENATOR ERIC SCHMITT]: So you’re telling me under oath that you've never claimed to be the inventor of a new and useful method? [JACK SMITH]: No, I don’t think— [SCHMITT]: WELL THEN *unveils poster* please explain this picture from a patent with your name on it! [SMITH]: That is a design patent 1263
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Observation: The illustrations in early type-font design patents look a lot like the illustrations you would see in 19th-century type-foundry specimen books. 2131
Reposted by Sarah FackrellDennis Crouch - Patently-O @denniscrouch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026New on Patently-O: The USPTO just released a SMED flowchart to help applicants navigate Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations. We break down what this means for your patent strategy and why disinterested declarants matter more than ever.patentlyo.comTie Goes to the Applicant: The USPTO's SMED FlowchartUSPTO Director John Squires issued another memorandum on Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations (SMEDs) today 032
Reposted by Sarah FackrellAaron Moss @copyrightlately.bsky.social · 29/09/2026BREAKING: The Third Circuit affirmed Thomson Reuters' win over ROSS, the first appellate ruling on fair use in AI training. Westlaw's headnotes sit behind a paywall. The court's reasoning now sits behind a seal. My quick take: copyrightlately.com/thomson-reut...copyrightlately.comSigned, Sealed, Affirmed: Third Circuit Backs Thomson Reuters over ROSSThe first federal appeals court to weigh fair use in AI training sided with Thomson Reuters over ROSS. Why it did so, for now, is under seal. 085
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 29/09/2026D908,183 - issued in 2021 for a design for a "hawk." #DesignPatents 171
Reposted by Sarah FackrellDennis Crouch - Patently-O @denniscrouch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Crocs is asking the Supreme Court a tricky question: can one ITC determination start two different appeal clocks? The Federal Circuit said no - and dismissed Crocs' appeal as late. Read the latest from Patently-O on this procedural puzzle.patentlyo.comOne Determination, Two Clocks: Crocs Asks the Supreme Court to Fix ITC Appeal DeadlinesCrocs asks the Supreme Court whether one ITC determination can start two appeal clocks after the Federal Circuit dismissed its appeal as late. 011
Reposted by Sarah FackrellEd Timberlake @trademarksaremagic.bsky.social · 29/09/2026today in likelihood of confusion 0101
Reposted by Sarah Fackrellalex roberts @lexlanham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026today is kat von D day! & it's almost 130pm in san francisco 👀 021
Reposted by Sarah FackrellMeredith Lowry @meredithlowry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026THE PUBLIC SHOULD BE ABLE TO ACCESS PUBLIC DOCUMENTS. No one should have to verify their identity (much less send their ID information to a tech company) to access patents. <END RANT> 39029
Reposted by Sarah FackrellSean Marotta @smmarotta.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I hope they argue the CASES, APPEALS, AND PETITIONS FOR REVIEW IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE A HERETO. 042
Reposted by Sarah FackrellMeredith Lowry @meredithlowry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Today in design patents: D1150216 issued to Meta for glasses and D1150218 (right) issued to Amazon for a wearable device. #DesignPatents 032
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The Federal Circuit will sit at @chicagokentlaw.bsky.social on 10/6! www.cafc.uscourts.gov/chicago-law-... 140
Reposted by Sarah FackrellMeredith Lowry @meredithlowry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Today in design patents: D1150349 issued for a fountain. #DesignPatents 122
Reposted by Sarah FackrellMeredith Lowry @meredithlowry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Today in design patents: D1150437 issued for an orthopaedic surgical instrument with surface ornamentation. #DesignPatents 111
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 29/09/2026D162,553 - issued in 1951 for a design for a "sport shirt." #DesignPatents 2376
Reposted by Sarah FackrellMichael @sqfreak.bsky.social · 29/09/2026What possible justification can there be for this? Especially because the same data is available without registration from tons of other sources, like Google Patents and the EPO's Espacenet? Are they experiencing some bot floods or DDoS attacks? 421
Reposted by Sarah FackrellMeredith Lowry @meredithlowry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Today in design patents: D1150548 issued to Apple for a room. Not a screen in the back of a room. A room. Reminder - anything shown in dashed lines is not part of the patent claim. #DesignPatents 254
Reposted by Sarah FackrellMeredith Lowry @meredithlowry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026There are 5 weeks until the midterm elections, I'm annoyed with Patent Public Search already and there are still 1,530 design patents to review, so we're starting with something pretty, namely D1149394 issued for a patterned textile sheet for piece goods, clothing, bags and the like. #DesignPatents 053
Reposted by Sarah FackrellMeredith Lowry @meredithlowry.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Today in design patents: D1150673 issued for a hand cleaning device. #DesignPatents 193
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 29/09/2026"U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires has postponed an unprecedented celebration of his first year in office after it raised a series of ethics concerns...."law360.comSquires Cancels Anniversary Event Amid Ethics Questions - Law360 UKU.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires has postponed an unprecedented celebration of his first year in office after it raised a series of ethics concerns, a source with close ties to t... 193
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 29/09/2026#LKQvGM, damages phase:law360.comSanction Bids In LKQ, GM Patent Case Are Rejected By Judge - Law360 UKGeneral Motors and a company that got the Federal Circuit to set more flexible standards for assessing whether a design patent is obvious had their requests to sanction each other shot down on Monday ... 001
Reposted by Sarah FackrellEric Goldman @ericgoldman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026There are no small parts, only small copyright infringements #QueerEye #Lego business.cch.com/ipld/Concann... 0162
Reposted by Sarah Fackrellalex roberts @lexlanham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026surfside has dropped its trade dress infringement suit (striped can; sunshine) against anheuser-busch over skimmers hard lemonade i was never that impressed by it but i know some disagreed www.inc.com/lucia-auerba... 072
Sarah Fackrell @design-law.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Like, here is a rule. And here is a conclusion. But you have to explain HOW you got there. (At least, if you want to win/pass.) 071