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Articles by Robert G. Oake, Jr.

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The Calculus of Comparison: Obviousness and Equivalency Principles in Patent Law

The Fascinating Design Patent
Why get a Design Patent?
Preliminary Injunctions
Design Patent Law Case Updates
Ten Tips for Strengthening Design Patent Protection
The Ordinary Observer Test - Part 1
The Ordinary Observer Test - Part 2​
The Ordinary Observer Test - Part 3
Understanding Functionality in Design Patent Law - Part 1
Understanding Functionality in Design Patent Law - Part 2
​Understanding Functionality in Design Patent Law - Part 3
Use of Experts in Design Patent Litigation - Part 1
Use of Experts in Design Patent Litigation - Part 2
Surveys for Design Patent Litigation - Part 1
Surveys for Design Patent Litigation - Part 2
The Design Patent Application - Part 1
The Design Patent Application - Part 2
The Design Patent Application - Part 3
The Design Patent Application - Part 4
Prior Art and the Ordinary Observer Test - Part 1
Prior Art and the Ordinary Observer Test - Part 2
Prior Art and the Ordinary Observer Test - Part 3
A Brief Journey through Design Patent Infringement Law
Rethinking Design Patent Infringement Law

A Primer on Chinese Patent Law
Franchising in Mainland China
An Introduction to the Legal, Political, and Economic Aspects of Countertrade