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Which car design firm will stand firm on a design patent?

Car design firms have been on the frontlines of patent battles in recent years, as companies that make popular designs for cars have been challenged by smaller companies that claim designs that are infringed upon.The industry has taken steps to address the situation with new, more stringent rules for design patents and a new set

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Japan’s biggest tech firms to sign deals

Tokyo — (AP) Japan’s top tech firms are teaming up to launch a series of deals aimed at boosting productivity and job creation.The Tokyo-based companies, including Japan’s leading technology companies, will each receive a minimum of 500,000 yen ($50,000) to invest in a new business that is being developed for them.The firms also will announce

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Why a book design firm might not want you as a client

There’s a good chance you’ve already met a book designer.You’ve seen the book and have the curiosity to find out more.You know someone who knows someone who does.But that’s not the case for everyone.Some people who are not book designers actually find book design very challenging.Here’s what you need to know to find the right

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