December 2024

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has retracted a highly debated proposal concerning double patenting, attributing the decision to “resource constraints” as indicated in a forthcoming Federal Register notice. This announcement highlights ongoing concerns within the intellectual property community about the complexities and implications of double patenting rules. The proposal’s withdrawal underscores the challenges…

In a recent legal confrontation, VPR Brands LP, a company based in Florida, has initiated a lawsuit against O.Pen Vape LLC in a Colorado federal court. The litigation centers around allegations that O.Pen Vape is distributing electronic cigarettes that infringe on a patent held by VPR Brands. This legal move highlights the ongoing intellectual property…

Kathi Vidal, the outgoing director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), has committed to enhancing the transparency of the agency’s rulemaking during her tenure. As she prepares to step down in mid-December, legal professionals have noted her focus on ensuring that the USPTO’s decision-making processes remain clear and accessible. This approach has been…

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has determined that it is too late for courts to engage in a copyright dispute concerning some songs attributed to George Clinton, the predecessor of the band Funkadelic. The conflict involves two record labels that both assert ownership rights over these works, which date back to the late 1960s….

In a recent legal development, a federal magistrate judge in Colorado has issued a recommendation for sanctions against an oil and gas equipment manufacturer involved in a patent dispute with a competing firm. The judge’s decision highlights the finding that the manufacturer intentionally misled its rival regarding the priority dates relevant to three specific patents….

In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between Intel and VLSI Technology, a Texas federal judge has scheduled a trial for May 2025 over Intel’s assertion that it possesses a license to VLSI’s chip patents. This dispute, involving billions of dollars, centers on the validity of Intel’s claim to the patents, which could…

The Federal Circuit has upheld a previous decision by a lower court, ruling that a vehicle security patent held by VOXX International Corp. is invalid on the grounds of being abstract. The ruling represents a favorable outcome for the company that VOXX had pursued in the infringement lawsuit. For further details, refer to the comprehensive…

Google has filed a motion with a federal judge in Washington D.C. to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses the company of preventing rival voice assistant technologies from functioning on Android devices. The tech giant argues that the accusations fail to specify any injury “with even a modicum of detail.” This lawsuit, which questions Google’s competitive…

The recent ruling by the Federal Circuit in Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson v. Lenovo (United States) Inc. is poised to have significant implications within the realm of standard-essential patents (SEPs). As highlighted by legal experts at Knobbe Martens, this complex global case is notable for its potential to make the acquisition of anti-suit injunctions more accessible…