Consumer Electronics / High-End Audio
View ProductThe product (Focal Sopra N°3) is a direct physical embodiment of the design protected by USD769845. The patent describes the unique 'articulated' architecture characteristic of the Focal Sopra line, including the recessed middle gap, the specific placement of the rear horizontal port at the bend, and the segmented cabinet structure. While minor terminology differs (e.g., 'spikes' vs 'cylindrical feet'), the visual and structural configuration is nearly identical in every claimed aspect.
The Sopra N°3 loudspeaker incorporates a tweeter that matches every primary element of the utility patent's independent Claim 1 and several dependent claims. Specifically, it uses the 'inverted dome' geometry (concave relative to the spool) and 'Pure Beryllium' material (Claim 3) to achieve the high-frequency extension (Claim 18) and sensitivity (Claim 19) described in the patent. The design is a classic embodiment of the JM-Lab/Focal technology protected by this specific patent.
The patent (USD782995) is a design patent specifically for a 'Headphone.' Under design patent law, the scope is limited to the ornamental appearance of the article of manufacture described. The product (Sopra N°3) is a floorstanding loudspeaker. There is no visual or structural similarity between the claimed headphone design (headband, ear cups, yokes) and the product's design (articulated speaker cabinet, glass base, floor spikes). As they are entirely different categories of products with distinct ornamental features, there is no possibility of infringement.