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The Difference Between a Patent Search and an Invalidity Search
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The Difference Between a Patent Search and an Invalidity Search

At first glance, a patent search and an invalidity search may appear to be variations of the same exercise. Both…

IP Litigation Is Often Won Before the Argument Begins
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IP Litigation Is Often Won Before the Argument Begins

After years of working in the IP space, one thing becomes increasingly clear: the courtroom is only the visible part…

Beyond AI: Three Structural Shifts Reshaping IP Practice 
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Beyond AI: Three Structural Shifts Reshaping IP Practice 

By Arvinder Singh, Senior Vice President – IP Solutions, Draft n Craft  Artificial intelligence has dominated conversations across every industry…

The Hidden Cost of a Missed IP Deadline
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The Hidden Cost of a Missed IP Deadline

No IP professional wakes up in the morning planning to miss a deadline. Yet every year, patent applications become abandoned,…

Why Solo/Small Intellectual Property Practices Are Under Pressure in 2026
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Why Solo/Small Intellectual Property Practices Are Under Pressure in 2026

For decades, solo practitioners and small intellectual property law firms have played a vital role in helping innovators protect and…

10,000+ IDS Preparation & Filings and Counting: Why Law Firms Trust Draft n Craft With Their Most Critical IP Work 
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10,000+ IDS Preparation & Filings and Counting: Why Law Firms Trust Draft n Craft With Their Most Critical IP Work 

Draft n Craft IP Team  ·  IP Docketing & Paralegal Services  ·  8 min read  10,000+ IDS prepared & filed  500,000+ References…

What is an IDS and why getting it wrong can kill your patent
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What is an IDS and why getting it wrong can kill your patent

You spent years building something novel. One undisclosed reference, something you knew about and the USPTO can void everything. Here’s…

Shein Facing Legal Battles for Alleged Design Copying
Intellectual Property - Trademark Services

Shein Facing Legal Battles for Alleged Design Copying

Loophole: Copying a Vibe Is Legal. Copying a Design Is Not.  Shein’s rise has been nothing short of seismic. From…

Can You Own a Colour? – What Happens When Identity Becomes Intellectual Property 
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Can You Own a Colour? – What Happens When Identity Becomes Intellectual Property 

Tiffany didn’t invent blue. Louboutin didn’t create red. And Cadbury didn’t discover purple. Yet all three turned their colors into something…

Deepika Padukone’s ‘Lotus Splash’ Stopped by Court – Why Trademark Protection Matters More Than Ever”  
Intellectual Property - Trademark Services

Deepika Padukone’s ‘Lotus Splash’ Stopped by Court – Why Trademark Protection Matters More Than Ever”  

In the glamorous world of celebrity entrepreneurship, branding is everything. But even star power cannot override trademark law.  In a…

Nike shuts down Air Jordan copycats, proving product design is powerful IP protected by trademark law. – Nike vs. BAPE 
Intellectual Property - Trademark Services

Nike shuts down Air Jordan copycats, proving product design is powerful IP protected by trademark law. – Nike vs. BAPE 

Nike sued Japanese streetwear brand BAPE, alleging that BAPE’s sneaker designs closely copied the look and trade dress of Nike’s…

How Outsourced Trademark Search and Filing Support Protects Your Brand 
Intellectual Property - Trademark Services

How Outsourced Trademark Search and Filing Support Protects Your Brand 

Imagine this scenario. You name your business. You design a logo. You launch. Then a legal notice arrives: “Someone already owns this…