Patent News

June 2, 2008
Intellectual Property News and Interesting Facts

Design Patent Top Ten: Top Ten Recipients of US Design Patents in 2007.

1. Samsung
2. Microsoft
3. Sony
4. Nike
5. P&G
6. LGE
7. Wolverine
8. Hon Hai Precision
9. Honda
10. Matsushita (Panasonic)

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