Show threadSarah FackrellMar 23
I think I might also classify these as #SubFeistDesigns
Show threadSarah FackrellFeb 13
Side note: Here are the plaintiff's design patents. #SubFeistDesigns
Show threadSarah FackrellJan 13
Okay, so I pulled the final (high image quality) patent and there are, in fact, some solid lines. Still #SubFeistDesigns imho
Show threadSarah FackrellJan 13
Also tagging this one for #SubFeistDesigns

Uncreative Designs
Uncreative Designs

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Sarah FackrellDec 2
Today in #SubFeistDesigns:

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Show threadSarah FackrellOct 13
Or: Is this one of those #SubFeistDesigns? papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Uncreative Designs
Uncreative Designs

It is often said that the standards for patent protection are higher than the standards for copyright protection. Specifically, commentators assert that the cop

Sarah FackrellOct 7, 2025
Today in #SubFeistDesigns:

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Sarah FackrellJul 1, 2025
A row of rounded rectangles. So creative. Much original. #SubFeistDesigns

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Show threadSarah FackrellJun 11, 2025
Stepping back from the merits, are these really the kinds of designs we should be patenting? Are they actually ornamental? Original? Or are these just backdoor utility models? patents.google.com/patent/USD94... #SubFeistDesigns

USD947944S1 - Roll of pre-cut ...
USD947944S1 - Roll of pre-cut strips of tape - Google Patents

Show threadSarah FackrellMay 28, 2025
Key point: Copyright already protects disembodied designs--assuming they can meet copyright's (low!) standards. Copyright is free. So why would people want to pay (a lot) more to get design patents? Among other reasons, it's to get protection for #SubFeistDesigns. See generally:

Uncreative Designs
Uncreative Designs

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