Sarah FackrellJan 13
Your periodic reminder that there is no DOE for designs. Only Egyptian Goddess.
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This message brought to you by: Columbia Vehicle Group, Inc. v. Icon EV LLC, Docket No. 8:26-cv-00086 (M.D. Fla. Jan 12, 2026)
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What is even claimed here? (That's not a rhetorical question.)
Jan 13 at 2:14pmWeb
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Oh, this appears to be the claimed part. No infringement.
Show threadSarah FackrellJan 13
Remember, design patent applicants can pretty much claim or disclaim whatever they want. They chose to put a break in a particular spot. They should be held to that.

How Design Patent Law Lost Its...
How Design Patent Law Lost Its Shape

Under U.S. law, patents are available for “any new, original and ornamental design for an article of manufacture.” Today, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (

Show threadSarah FackrellJan 13
Let's check the other accused product. Also not infringing.
Show threadSarah FackrellJan 13
Also tagging this one for #SubFeistDesigns

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