In a developing news story, a copyright infringement lawsuit has been issued against the Detroit Lions by a photographer who claims the NFL team improperly used his photograph of renowned player Barry Sanders. The detailed image, which is estimated to be approximately 20 years old, is said to have been the basis for a statue…
A New Jersey federal judge on Thursday dismissed the allegations questioning the enforceability of 19 patents held by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. These patents relate to its epilepsy treatment Epidiolex, with critics suggesting that the company lied to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in an attempt to sidestep higher fees. However, in the court’s recent…
Proceedings started last Thursday at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning allegations that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. This case has entered the international stage in the wake of the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israeli civilians, which prompted Israeli forces to instigate a comprehensive military operation in the Gaza Strip. While…
In an escalating legal row, Dutch patent licensing company MasterObjects has vociferously objected to actions taken by a California federal judge in the ongoing patent infringement suit against social media behemoth, Meta. A representative for MasterObjects recently contended to the Federal Circuit that the judge erred in authoring last-minute alterations to the claim construction and…
The latest development in the ongoing dispute over the estate of the late musician Prince has made its way to the Delaware Court of Chancery. The managing members of Prince’s estate allege that some of the musician’s family members have harassed and denigrated them, striving to gain greater control over the estate. Specifics regarding the…
Patent litigation cases involving nonpracticing entities witnessed a significant drop by 30% in 2023 compared to 2022. This noteworthy decline can be attributed to two substantial developments: an overhaul in the assignment proceedings of judges in the Western District of Texas, and a pause in the introduction of new lawsuits by a firm specializing in…
Fashion retailer Brandy Melville has approached the U.S. Supreme Court with a request to review a decision made by the Ninth Circuit. The decision in question concerns the responsibility of online marketplaces like Redbubble in cases of user-submitted trademark infringement. According to the ruling, these platforms can only be held liable when they possess specific…
The owners of Sei Less, a renowned Manhattan hotspot, encountered an obstacle in their attempt to dismiss a lawsuit worth no less than $10 million, following allegations of customer list theft and apparent tampering with reservation books. According to claims, these illicit activities were carried out as the owners departed from their previous place of…
The owner of four patents relating to the image transfer on fabric has put forth an argument before the U.S. Supreme Court, contending these were improperly deemed void following a challenge spearheaded by Avery Dennison among others. The pivotal grievance routed in their claim is that the decision to invalidate the patents did not sufficiently…
Newly appointed lawyers for Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, former member of the Fugees, embarked on a case strategy Thursday that aimed to depict their client’s former counsel as inadequately prepared and disorderly in defending the rapper against charges of participating in a broad foreign influence scheme in a D.C. federal court. These allegations and more were…
The Federal Circuit further solidified the stance on patent law on Thursday, affirming the decisions of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) regarding a set of patents held by Martin Kuster, a Swiss inventor. Relevantly, these patents pertained to the incorporation of flash drives into Swiss Army knives, offering a unique intersection of utility…
In an intriguing development playing out in the Federal Circuit, a company specializing in “parking guidance systems” is arguing that one of its competitor’s patents should not have been upheld by a lower court. Their argument hinges on the belief that the patent in question violates principles of common sense, specifically underlining that a “parking…
In legal news affecting the biotechnology sector, a Texas federal judge has recently rejected an attempt by Natera Inc., a prominent genetic testing company, to claim it did not infringe upon a patent held by a smaller competitor. Natera’s argument was found to be flawed with respect to particular elements of the patent claims. The…
In a recent development, a federal judge in Washington dismissed Nintendo’s effort to invalidate one out of two patent infringement allegations levelled against them by a California tech firm. The dispute revolves around Nintendo’s Switch and Switch Lite consoles. The ruling was in favor of the California company, acknowledging that their patent incorporated an inventive…
In a significant turn of events, Google has successfully evaded a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the tech giant of generating over $2 billion in revenue from unauthorized advertisements, essentially trespassing on the digital terrain of website owners. The Ninth Circuit delivered this ruling on Thursday, articulating that website owners cannot declare ownership of copies…
In a significant shift in Hong Kong’s corporate legal landscape, veteran partners Nicholas Norris and David Zhang from Kirkland & Ellis Hong Kong are reportedly preparing to leave the firm, marking the end of an era. These rumors have created quite a buzz in the legal community over the last few months. Known for their…
Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc., a leading developer of eye diagnostic software, has reached a settlement in a contentious lawsuit over trade secrets with a competitor and former employee. The complications arose when allegations of theft related to the essential technology used in eye diagnostics were leveled. The settlement comes a month prior to a trial…
A legal dispute has surfaced concerning the stage adaptation rights for “Sophie’s Choice”, the acclaimed Holocaust novel penned by the late author, William Styron. It is alleged that Styron’s family breached a preexisting agreement with a writer who was entrusted with the task of bringing this poignant drama to the stage. According to a lawsuit,…
First Citizens Bank & Trust has been offered a second opportunity to rectify a convoluted lawsuit that alleges HSBC Holdings of illicitly obtaining confidential details to poach employees from the failing Silicon Valley Bank, at a time when it was in the process of being divided between U.K. and U.S. acquirers. The case, currently ongoing…
Last week marked the conclusion of New York’s $370 million civil fraud trial against former president Donald Trump, giving him the latest opportunity to draw media attention. The final day of trial proceedings saw lawyers for New York Attorney General Letitia James presenting their closing arguments, effectively rounding up nearly 11 weeks of courtroom activity….
Trump’s most recent outbursts about his trial overshadowed an apparent life-threatening situation that raised a serious question about his perception of ethics. He seemed more concerned with vocalizing grievances about his trial than acknowledging the bomb threat. In other legal news, the Lockstep Compensation approach which promises equal pay for employees of the same rank,…
In a recent article published by Above The Law, the author discloses their appreciation for the company’s advertisers, endorsing them as being among the best. The piece discusses not only how crucial these partnerships are for the ongoing operation and success of the site, but also delves into topics related to the legal profession and…
Washington State Attorney General is prepared to file a lawsuit to challenge Kroger Co.’s proposed acquisition of Albertsons Cos., according to an unidentified individual with knowledge of the plan. The anticipated lawsuit would be filed in state court. The US Federal Trade Commission and other states investigating the transaction are not involved in the Washington…
Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, a Los Angeles lawyer and one-time general manager at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corp., has been charged with accepting a $2.1 million bribe. The indictment, announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and filed by a federal grand jury, contains five counts against Okoronkwo. Okoronkwo is accused of receiving the large sum from…
The ongoing national security review of Nippon Steel Corp.’s takeover of United States Steel Corp (US Steel) may not be completed until late 2024 or potentially extend into 2025, a much lengthier process than has been publicly predicted by the companies involved. The review, conducted by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS),…