The Federal Circuit’s en banc ruling in LKQ Corp. v. GM Global Tech., in which LKQ was represented by Irwin IP, marks a pivotal change in design patent law by overturning the long-standing “Rosen-Durling” test for assessing obviousness. This article examines the USPTO’s updated guidance in response to the decision and its broader implications for both design and utility patents.
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