Design Patents: Your Secret Weapon in Today’s Copycat Economy
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 25, Issue 17
In an era where product knockoffs surface faster than ever, smart businesses have discovered an underutilized but powerful form of intellectual property protection: design patents.
L.A.B. Golf Acquired, Will it Be a One-Major Wonder, or Future Golf No. 1?
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 25, Issue 16
L.A.B. Golf’s acquisition by L Catterton, a private equity group, is one of the largest deals involving a putter company in recent golf history. What does this mean for the future of the company?
Zoom-Bloom: Mazda Patent Makes Colors Pop
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 25, Issue 14
Mazda’s approach to design is as much about light as it is about lines. The interplay of highlights and shadows on the CX-90’s form is magnified by this paint system, which includes a lustrous metallic base, a richly pigmented translucent red layer, and a glossy clear coat. The result is a color that seems to move even when the car is standing still. It’s not just eye-catching—it’s engineered beauty.
Antibody Patents: Details Under the Microscope
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 15
Antibodies are powerful tools in modern medicine, but securing patents for them has become increasingly complex. Following the Amgen v. Sanofi decision, companies must now provide much more detailed data to prove that their antibody inventions are fully “enabled,” making it harder to claim broad protections. While this raises the bar for innovation, it also sparks debate: does it safeguard public interest or hinder progress?
Direwolves are de-extinct. Will we soon have patent pending pterodactyls?
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 25, Issue 10
If genetically modified animals, with patented DNA, are released into the wild, would their offspring be covered under the patent? Who would own these animals, nature or Colossal?
Innovation vs. Imitation: L.A.B. Golf’s Challenge Against Legacy Brands
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 7
L.A.B. Golf aims to protect its innovations, and therefore its market position, owning three patents for its zero-torque design. The question now is whether L.A.B. Golf can withstand the wave of copycat designs.
Eggnog – Love It or Love to Hate It?
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 1
Eggnog may be tracked back to the medieval British beverage posset – a warm, thickened milk drink made with wine or beer, cream or sugar, eggs, bread or oatmeal, and spices.
The Rich History of Hot Chocolate
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 30
Hot chocolate, also known as hot cocoa, is a beloved beverage enjoyed by many around the world. Its history is as rich and complex as the drink itself, spanning thousands of years and multiple continents, evolving from a cold and spicy drink to one that is typically warm and sweet.
Keeping It Cool: The Kimchi Storage Revolution
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 27
Kimchi has a finicky side when it comes to storage: too cold, it freezes; too warm, it ferments too fast, turning overly sour. Centuries ago, before the luxury of refrigerators, Koreans devised a genius solution…
Gourd-geous Patents: Seasonal Insights into Innovation and Creativity
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 26
Our gatherings at this time of year often feature pumpkin decorations and pumpkin culinary creations. But gourds are more than just pretty carved faces or foundations for tasty dishes. Pumpkin related patents can provide insights into agricultural innovation, food technology, and decorative products.