Trademark Office

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  OpenAI’s Trademark Filing Suggests Plans for AI Devices and Humanoid Robots

  OpenAI might be planning to move to the hardware space and build artificial intelligence (AI) devices, including humanoid robots. The San Francisco-based AI firm filed a trademark application with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) last week and listed a large number of consumer gadgets that the company might build in the near future.

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  Samsung Patent Application Hints at Flagship Smartphone With Curved Screens

  Samsung has filed a patent application that details new curved display technology, that could deliver durability improvements and limit screen damage during assembly. This advancement could feature in the company's future flagship smartphones, and details of the technology are seen in a patent application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Offi...

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  Realme Patent Describes Foldable Device With Magnetic Components for One Hand Operation

  Realme may be developing a new device featuring a foldable display, as suggested by a patent document on China's patent and trademark office website. It is said to include magnetic components that facilitate one-handed folding and unfolding of a foldable phone's display.

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  Meta Patent Application Describes 'Social Presence' Feature Inspired by EyeSight on Apple Vision Pro

  Meta's latest patent application with the European Patent Office (EPO) that was previously filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is for advanced technology that could be inspired by the Apple Vision Pro. In its patent, Meta describes the ability to observe a user's facial expressions and modify the expressions on their avatar while ...

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  Google Maps Patent Hints at a Multi-Car Navigation Feature, Enabling Easier Group Travel

  According to a recent patent filing, Google Maps may be planning to bring enhanced functionality for users travelling in groups via a potential multi-car navigation feature. It is said to have access to the calendar schedule and messages of users to determine the travelling intentions of users. Alternatively, users can choose to send explicit reque...

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  Apple Patent Application Describes Dual-Axis Hinge Mechanism That Could Arrive on Apple's Smartglasses

  Apple's latest patent application published by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) describes the use of a redesigned component that could arrive on the company's purported smart glasses. A new hinge mechanism could debut on augmented reality (AR) glasses that appear similar to regular spectacles, and are eventually tipped to replace the iPho...

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  Apple Wins Patent for Foldable Device Display With 'Self-Healing' Layer: How It Works

  Apple has won a patent that would allow the company to launch a foldable phone with a self-healing display, according to the patent document published by the US patent and trademark office (USPTO). Apple mentions that the display could be used to reduce the damage from scratches or dents that are inevitable while using a foldable device.

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  Apple Patent Application Describes Use of Perspiration Sensor on Apple Watch to Measure Sweat

  Apple has applied for the patent of a new sensor for its Apple Watch that could allow it to track the sweat measurement of a user. On Thursday, a patent application from Apple was spotted at the US Patent and Trademark Office that mentioned embodiments for determining the perspiration metric of a user.

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  Vivo S Flip, Vivo V Flip Could Be in the Works; EUIPO Trademark Filings Suggest

  Vivo is reportedly eyeing to add new clamshell foldable smartphones to its portfolio. Ahead of any official confirmation, the handsets named Vivo V Flip and Vivo S Flip have allegedly been spotted on the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) website.

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  Apple's Bid to Register "Apple Music" Federal Trademark Rejected, Court Rules in Favour of Jazz Musician

  Apple lost a bid to register part of a federal trademark for "Apple Music" on Tuesday after a US appeals court ruled for a jazz musician who challenged the tech giant's application.

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  Is Bhagwa BJP's Trademark: Kamal Nath After Saffron Flags In Congress Office

  Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath on Sunday questioned whether the "bhagwa" colour is the trademark of BJP as he reached out to Hindu priests at the state party office decorated with saffron flags and banners.

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  Apple Watch's Newly Patented NFC Integration for Bands Could Instantly Match Colour Schemes, Open Apps: Report

  Apple has reportedly been granted a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office for integrating an NFC module to the Apple Watch band's tip. This NFC module could reportedly interact with an NFC module attached on the Apple Watch's main body itself and instantly sync colour schemes, open relevant apps, and enable or disable features related to the...

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  Apple's Foldable iPhone, iPad Could Protect Its Display From Drops, New Patent Suggests

  Apple's foldable smartphones may be in the works. Upcoming foldable iPhone and iPad units with thin glass displays could automatically protect themselves from drops, a patent application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has indicated. 

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  Nissan Files for Web3 Patents, Indicates at Plans to Launch NFTs, Virtual Merch in Metaverse

  Nissan is planning to launch an array of digital collectibles, that would be compatible in the metaverse ecosystem. The Japanese automaker has filed for patents in the US Patent and Trademark Office last week.

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  Apple, Google Can Challenge US Patent-Review System, Court Rules

  A US appeals court ruled on Monday, allowing Apple, Google, Cisco and others to challenge the US Patent and Trademark Office over a rule that reduced the number of patent-validity proceedings at a USPTO tribunal. Apple, Google, Cisco, Intel and Edwards Lifesciences sued the PTO in the California federal court in 2020 over the rule. They argued it u...