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Can You Patent a Rectangle?

On March 17, 2004, Apple Computer, Inc. filed patent D504,889. This patent was granted on May 10, 2005. The patent claims “the ornamental design for an electronic device, substantially as shown and described below.” Looking at the patent, the picture is a...

Dog Bytes

I will be the first to admit that my dog is spoiled. In our house, he has pretty much free reign, within reason, and I prefer his company to most people. No offense to humans; my dog is appreciative, doesn’t want to talk about politics and is always happy to see me....

Turning Your Porsche Cobalt Blue Just Got Easier

As NYC’s Fashion Week draws to a close it is perhaps more apparent than ever how fast trends come and go. Last year it was colored denim, this year it’s metallic brocade, and the styles featured on the runways this week will be old by the time the season they’re mean...