Partner John Lyon has contributed to the 2026 edition of the Chambers and Partners Intellectual Property Trends & Developments Guide for Georgia, providing analysis on recent developments in design patent law.

The article focuses on the Federal Circuit’s decision in LKQ v. GM and its impact on how design patent obviousness is evaluated. It outlines the shift away from the Rosen–Durling framework and discusses how the updated standard may affect both patent prosecution and post-grant challenges.

The piece also considers implications for Georgia-based companies and industries where design plays a central role in product development and differentiation.

Read the full article on Chambers website here.