Category Archives: Intellectual Property

Response to “Z-Line Initiates Suit in Patent Infringement”

We have never misappropriated any client or employer designs for any reason. Nor do we have any involvement in the patent infringement lawsuit between Whalen Furniture and Z-Line. Despite a combined portfolio of more than two dozen issued and pending … Continue reading

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Digital Portfolio/Resume Landmines – Image Rights

In the second part of our three part blog on the field of legal landmines product designers face when selecting designs and images to use in design portfolios and digital resumes, we discuss some options for obtaining images that should … Continue reading

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Digital Portfolio/Resume Landmines – Credit Where Credit is Due

Even though you have determined that you have complete rights or permission to display the design and image, our third blog in this series tackles titling with annotation or credit as the next tricky landmine. Logically, you should give proper … Continue reading

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Digital Portfolio/Resume Landmines – Design Ownership

Today’s product designers face a field of legal landmines in regards to design and image use in design portfolios and digital resumes, especially over sites like linkedin, coroflot or on your own website. When a cease and desist letter lands … Continue reading

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5 Tips to Get a Patent that has Market Value

So you’ve developed the best new gadget the world has ever seen and now you’re wondering how to get a patent to protect your idea and corner of the market. Inexperience and blind faith can waste millions of dollars and … Continue reading

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Favorite Apps

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As product designers and working parents, we are always searching for ways to make our job and life more organized. Here are some of our favorite apps: Skype – Free! Great to have breakfast with the baby while getting ready … Continue reading

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