January 7, 2025

Charter Communications Inc. has initiated legal action in a federal court in Connecticut against a former executive accused of misappropriating trade secrets. The executive, who previously played a pivotal role within Charter, has reportedly started a new position as senior vice president and chief information officer at Metronet, a competing telecommunications entity. Charter’s allegations position…

Batur Oktay, who previously led the intellectual property program at Starbucks Corp., has transitioned to a new role at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. He joins the firm’s Seattle office as a partner, enhancing their capabilities with his extensive experience in managing complex IP portfolios. This move is expected to reinforce Davis Wright’s standing in the…

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has recently issued a decision impacting Samsung in a patent dispute involving the arrangement of pixels in Galaxy-brand cellphone screens. The board’s ruling narrows down the claims in two Samsung patents, which the South Korean technology firm has been wielding against a prominent Chinese company engaged in the…

The Federal Circuit recently affirmed a decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) concerning a Columbia Insurance Co. construction hanger patent. This ruling upheld several claims, highlighting that the board’s conclusion pertains solely to the original version of the claims. The clarification from the Federal Circuit provides greater understanding of how corrected intellectual…

Amneal Pharmaceuticals has criticized Teva Pharmaceuticals’ reaction to a recent legal challenge surrounding its inhaler patents, describing it as a “theatrical distraction.” This comes following a court order requiring Teva to remove certain patents from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Orange Book. Amneal claims that the pharmaceutical industry will not experience “chaos and disruption”…

The former parent company of a consortium of international automotive product suppliers has filed a request to a Michigan federal judge to prevent arbitration in a lawsuit involving over $11 million in disputed royalties. Cooper Standard, the plaintiff in the legal battle, argues that the suppliers involved have waived their right to arbitration by their…

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has expanded its advisory committees by welcoming six new members. Notably, the new additions include leading intellectual property attorneys from prominent companies such as The Estee Lauder Cos. Inc. and Mattel Inc. This strategic inclusion reflects the ongoing effort by the USPTO to gather diverse insights from influential industry…

In a recent legal development emerging from the realm of professional women’s hockey, a lawsuit has been filed in Connecticut federal court concerning trademark infringement. The dispute involves a podcast titled “Moms Who Puck,” initiated by two retired hockey players. A former teammate has initiated the lawsuit, asserting that the phrase “Moms Who Puck” was…

The newly established professional virtual golf league led by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy has found itself embroiled in a legal conflict concerning branding rights. The dispute, currently unfolding in a Delaware federal court, centers on the league’s use of “LA Golf Club” in its promotional activities. Woods and McIlroy argue that their new enterprise…