San Francisco-based software company Cloudflare has been cleared in a recent patent infringement case lodged by Sable Networks. As rendered by a Texas federal jury last Thursday, Cloudflare did not infringe on a router patent owned by Sable Networks. Beyond ruling that no such infringement occurred, the jury also found that the claim asserted by…
Law firm Dechert LLP, alongside its former white collar division lead and others, have made an appeal to a federal judge in New York to dismiss a civil case under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. The appeal took place on Thursday, challenging the sufficiency of accusations that they concealed a hacking operation, aiming…
A Biden administration proposal that seeks to use governmental authority to sidestep patents for drugs developed with federal funding, with the aim of lowering drug prices, is facing robust opposition. This has been raised mostly by drugmakers, universities, and other concerned entities who argue that this action could stifle innovation. The plan’s approach hinges on…
On February 8, 2024 the Federal Circuit brushed the surface of a complex issue, exploring the impact of an overlap between commercial success and industry praise when judges ask a jury to review factors that might shield a patent from being dismissed as obvious. This deliberation could be consequential in the shaping of future guidelines…
In what continues to be an ongoing dispute, First Citizens Bank has advanced accusations that HSBC Holdings played a part in poaching employees and theft of confidential data from the now-defunct Silicon Valley Bank. In a recent development, an amended complaint was lodged with the California federal court on Wednesday. The new claims state that…
An insurance adjuster in Texas who used the renowned name of British underwriting entity Lloyd’s of London, implicating it in deprived compensation issues, has consented in federal court in Texas to put an end to the businesses he had launched under the same name. The matter raised legal and ethical issues within the sector, questioning…
In a recent ruling, the Sixth Circuit Court upheld the majority of a near $450,000 jury award won by a former Major League Baseball pitcher in the midst of a trademark infringement case. However, the court has stated that $67,649 of the punitive damages awarded will have to be reconsidered in accordance with the correct…
The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) is on the path to form a Technology Task Force in March 2024. The Board of Governors (BOG) will be assessing the proposal to bring this initiative to life. If given the green light, the Task Force will undertake a twofold mission. They will critically assess the legal technology…
In a significant development on Thursday, The Federal Circuit discarded two decisions by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). These decisions had previously found that Weber Inc. did not successfully demonstrate that claims in food slicer patents owned by its competitor, Provisur Technologies, were invalid. This decision by the Federal Circuit essentially revives the…
As per the latest official statement, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided against invoking patent rights to lower the prices of the blockbuster cancer drug, Xtandi, which is produced by pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Astellas. According to the original report provided by Law360, the HHS has deemed such a move…
The distinctive contours of Bulleit bourbon brand’s whiskey bottles are slated to square off in the courtroom as the Second Circuit prepares to rule on a unique intellectual property case. The Southern District of New York previously rendered a decision stating this shape was sufficiently distinctive to merit protection under trademark laws. However, this judgment…
A Baltimore city district court judge is scheduled to participate in a judicial ethics hearing this coming May following allegations of unwarranted physical contact with a female attorney. The accusations originate from an incident that occurred after a bar association event. The judge has apologized to the woman, stating that he believed she had been…
In 2022, the Western District of Texas reaffirmed its prominence as the epicenter of patent litigation, despite speculations that recent rule changes might result in a decrease of new lawsuits. While the volume of patent cases lodged across the United States remained consistent, an unexpected decline was noticed in the appeals of district court patent…
Thailand’s attorney general’s office has announced its consideration for prosecuting former Thai premier, Thaksin Shinawatra, over an alleged insult to the monarchy, an official announcement stated on Tuesday. The potential charges come at a time when Shinawatra is being considered for release under parole. The offense in question emanates from a 2015 interview Shinawatra gave…
In a recent legal update, patent owner Longhorn IP is contesting an $8 million bond imposed under Idaho state law by a federal court in Idaho. The firm is seeking intervention from the Federal Circuit to overturn this bond order, alleged to be unconstitutional. Longhorn IP asserts that this decision functions more like an intimidation…
Recently, Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman, who had her suspension validated by a national panel for judicial misconduct due to her refusal to take medical tests, complained about being removed from an email list catering to all judges. This news came just a day after the panel’s ruling. Underpinning the affirmed action of suspension was…
Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman, recently suspended due to refusal to undergo medical tests for a probe into her mental fitness, claims that she has been taken off an important email list of influential judges. This incident occurred a day after a national panel responsible for reviewing judicial misconduct upheld her suspension. The panel’s decision…
The Office of the U.S. Trustee has reportedly opposed a retroactive retention of a law firm by the bankruptcy trustee in the Chapter 11 case of Alex Jones’ InfoWars radio show production company. The reason for the opposition is due to a lack of justification for failing to file a retention application for more than…
In a recent court decision, a New York federal judge declined to conclude the trademark lawsuit lodged by Brooklyn Comedy Collective against its competitor, Old Man Hustle BKLYN Comedy Club. The lawsuit is based on a conflict over the latter’s name that Brooklyn Comedy Collective argues could potentially cause customer confusion, despite the club’s attempt…
As the Super Bowl approaches, law firms with offices in Kansas City and San Francisco are devising engaging ways to highlight this much-anticipated sporting event. The exact strategies remain a little in the dark due to the confidential nature of such matters – a common occurrence in the legal world. However, it’s not too much…
Two major pharmaceutical companies have requested that the U.S. Supreme Court examine an argument concerning ‘obviousness’ in drug patent invalidations. The companies insist that the Federal Circuit made an error in its ruling, which suggested that a reasonable expectation of success in a patent claim was a foregone conclusion, merely on the basis that a…
As the world of legal affairs continues to evolve, new stories of interest have caught the public eye. A law student has been selected to participate in the 46th season of Survivor, putting their conflict resolution skills to a much more extreme test than usual. Balancing coursework and the demands of a reality TV show…
Recently, legal news platform Above the Law published thoughtful articles on a variety of legal topics ranging from courts and technology to legal ethics. In an article titled “John Roberts SHOCKED By Prospect Of Presidential Elections Decided By Handful Of States”, the fragility of the rule of law in the wake of the 2024 presidential…
The Supreme Court is the ultimate authority on legal matters in the United States. However, their verdicts aren’t the only things that sellers have to offer. Just as their rulings can often be as diverse as the cases they hear, so too are their gastronomic preferences. It appears their food preferences, particularly when it comes…
In a recent legal development, a Massachusetts federal judge has ruled that a former executive of DraftKings Inc. will not be permitted to utilize any of the information he allegedly accessed during his final days at the Massachusetts-based gaming platform. The executive, who now works for Fanatics, will not be able to use the said…