Crocs will appeal to protect its classic clog design

The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a few days ago a third verdict invalidating the D517789 design patent – known also as the ‘789 patent - issued to Crocs in 2006 for its molded Classic Clog, ruling that it was anticipated by a prior design published a year ...

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