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10 August 2023FeaturesPatentsMarisa Woutersen

Navigating the surge in GUI design patent applications

US design patent lawyers have experienced a significant surge in applications filed for patents related to graphical user interfaces (GUI) in recent years, as attorneys tell WIPR.

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