As legal professionals seek to stay abreast of industry developments, Law360 provides a comprehensive review of the most talked-about law firms, stories, and expert analyses from the past week. This synopsis is designed for those who may have missed out, offering insights into the topics that commanded attention in the legal community. With over 200…
A recent decision by a federal judge in Florida has determined that the case of a patent licensing company executive, who has accused an attorney from Baker Botts LLP of defamation, remains unresolved. The judge held that “material facts in dispute” prevent ruling in favor of the executive at this stage. The matter continues to…
The Ninth Circuit has reinstated AirDoctor’s pursuit of $2.5 million in damages after the company achieved a default judgment against a competitor in a trademark infringement and unfair competition dispute involving replacement air filters. The court emphasized that AirDoctor is not precluded from seeking actual damages simply because it did not specify a precise amount…
A legal entanglement has emerged in the athletics accessories industry as a Massachusetts firm, specializing in “grip enhancement” gel, has initiated patent infringement proceedings against a competitor based in Georgia. The plaintiff claims that the defendant’s products infringe on its intellectual property rights, signaling a potentially pivotal case for small manufacturers in the niche market…
A recent ruling by a California federal judge has determined that a company backed by cryptocurrency Tether is unable to avoid a trade secrets lawsuit from the crypto trading firm Swan Bitcoin. Swan alleges the entity failed to honor a financial commitment related to a bitcoin mining venture and allegedly lured Swan employees to resign,…
In a recent verdict, T-Mobile secured a favorable outcome in a patent infringement case heard in the Eastern District of Texas. The telecommunications giant successfully convinced jurors to dismiss claims from a patent licensing firm. The same company had previously achieved a significant financial verdict against another telecom entity, which was ultimately settled amidst plans…
A U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) judge has delivered a decision favoring Cooler Master Co. Ltd., ruling against three companies for infringing on Cooler Master’s patents related to computer cooling mechanisms. This decision is underpinned by a recent interpretation from the Federal Circuit, validating Cooler Master’s establishment of a U.S. domestic industry. The judge’s findings…
In a noteworthy decision, the United States Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s directive requiring the U.S. government to facilitate the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia from El Salvador. This ruling comes in the wake of Garcia’s contentious deportation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on March 12, 2025. Garcia was deported to…
“`html In a recent legal development, two Chinese companies alongside a Malaysian firm have initiated a lawsuit in a Texas federal court, questioning the validity of a patent concerning an anti-choking device. This legal action follows allegations by the patent owner, who purportedly informed Amazon that the foreign companies’ products listed on its platform infringed…
Samsung is currently embroiled in a patent infringement lawsuit filed in Texas by an Israeli startup. The startup alleges that it had engaged in discussions with Samsung nearly ten years ago regarding the use of its “proprietary image improvement algorithms” to enhance the quality of cellphone photographs. This legal action underscores the complexities of intellectual…
In a significant legal maneuver, Susman Godfrey has joined a growing list of major law firms challenging the Trump administration’s recent executive orders. The firm filed a lawsuit on Friday, contesting President Donald Trump’s April 9 order, which they argue is a constitutional violation. This executive order reportedly targets Susman Godfrey for its legal work,…
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc., a company specializing in kidney treatments, has commenced legal proceedings against Lotus Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in New Jersey, accuses Lotus of infringing on two patents held by Aurinia. This stems from Lotus’s attempt to market a generic version of Aurinia’s drug Lupkynis, designed for treating…
AbbVie Inc. has reached a settlement in its legal dispute with Sandoz Inc. over allegations of patent infringement related to Sandoz’s proposed generic versions of AbbVie’s significant immunosuppressant drug, Rinvoq. The details of the settlement were outlined in a stipulation submitted to the Delaware federal court on Friday. This agreement ends the clash over intellectual…
A recent analysis in Law360 sheds light on how the length of patent prosecution may influence infringement findings in litigation. Researchers Matthew Avery and Arya Moshiri examined over 89,000 patents to discern the impact of office actions on litigation outcomes. Their findings suggest an inverse correlation between the quantity of office actions a patent application…
The NBA’s licensing arm has initiated legal action by filing a copyright infringement lawsuit in an Illinois federal court. The case targets a group of foreign e-commerce operators accused of selling counterfeit NBA merchandise. The organization claims that these fake products are diluting the brand, damaging its reputation, and diverting revenue away from its legitimate…
The U.S. Copyright Office recently released a report addressing the copyrightability of outputs generated by artificial intelligence systems. As part of a series of three anticipated reports exploring the nexus between copyright law and artificial intelligence, this document marks an essential step in developing a framework to determine how and if copyright can be applied…
In a recent decision that could impact the outcome of a tightly contested judicial election, the Republican-leaning North Carolina Supreme Court has determined that several hundred overseas votes should be rejected. These votes were cast in the re-election bid of a Democratic incumbent justice, largely seen as favoring her Republican challenger. This ruling came in…
An electric-vehicle charging network has initiated legal proceedings in Seattle’s federal court, alleging that several Washington state residents have systematically dismantled equipment from its charging stations. The company claims the individuals involved aimed to resell the hardware in unauthorized markets. Moreover, the lawsuit highlights accusations of unauthorized appropriation of the company’s trade secrets. For more…
The ongoing bankruptcy proceedings of Forever 21 have taken a complex turn as the Justice Department’s bankruptcy division has raised concerns regarding the involvement of the law firm Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP. According to the statement, Paul Weiss holds adverse interests to Forever 21 Inc.’s US retail operator and, therefore, should be…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has reinstated Zyla Life Sciences LLC’s legal action against Wells Pharma. This suit aims to prevent Wells Pharma from distributing rheumatoid arthritis suppositories that lack approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The court dismissed Wells Pharma’s defense, which claimed that Zyla’s allegations are overruled…
Legal Summary In a recent development, several educational institutions in Illinois have formally withdrawn from a minority-exclusive scholarship program following a warning from the Department of Justice (DOJ). The affected program, Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois (DFI), was scrutinized for using race as a criterion to determine eligibility, which the DOJ claimed violated the…
In a move that underscores ongoing tensions over athlete eligibility regulations, four football players from Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have initiated legal action against the NCAA. The players have filed two separate lawsuits in the North Carolina Business Court following the NCAA’s decision to deny their requests for…
In a recent development, a North Carolina state court judge has notably narrowed the scope of Atkore International Inc.’s legal action, which accused a former senior executive of transferring crucial information to a competitor. This decision permits the company to proceed with its trade secrets theft allegation but deems the noncompete clause unenforceable. The case…
A lawyer representing the Trump administration has declined to disclose to a federal judge the actions being taken by the U.S. government to secure the return of a Maryland man who was wrongfully deported. The man in question was sent to a notorious prison facility in El Salvador, raising serious concerns about his safety and…
In a significant legal maneuver, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP has petitioned a New York state appeals court to secure $34 million in assets from Desktop Metal Inc. The request aims to ensure the firm recuperates nearly $29.8 million in legal fees owed following the acquisition of Desktop Metal by Nano Dimension Ltd., which…