April 2025

Nokia has reached a settlement in a lawsuit involving allegations of patent infringement related to wireless communications technologies. The lawsuit initially accused Nokia’s customer, T-Mobile, and its other network equipment supplier, Ericsson, of using patented technology without permission. This agreement, filed in the Texas federal court, allows Nokia to exit the dispute ahead of a…

On April 4, 2025, AbbVie initiated a patent infringement lawsuit in the federal court of Delaware, asserting that Aurobindo Pharma’s tentatively approved generic formulation of Rinvoq infringes on its intellectual property. This legal action represents the latest development in a series of patent-related disputes concerning Rinvoq, a prominent immunosuppressant medication used in the treatment of…

Toyota Motor North America Inc. emerged victorious in a legal proceeding concerning a University of New Mexico wireless communications patent. A Texas federal court dismissed the lawsuit after determining that the sole claim of the case had already been invalidated by the Federal Circuit. This decision marks the end of a legal battle that scrutinized…

The Eleventh Circuit Court has reignited a legal battle between a now-defunct aircraft maintenance company and Boeing, allowing the former to pursue damages for unjust enrichment. This development comes after a prolonged contract dispute, where the company had previously secured a $2.1 million jury award in 2020 for breach of contract claims. The latest ruling…

A New York federal judge has provided an explanation for a decision made last month, which preserved the claims brought by news organizations against Microsoft and OpenAI. The claims revolve around allegations of direct and contributory copyright infringement. The news organizations accuse the companies of using their content to train generative artificial intelligence models without…

An inventor has been given another opportunity to clarify his allegations in a lawsuit concerning infrared detector patent infringement. A judge from the Court of Federal Claims ruled that the current claims lack sufficient details to proceed but has permitted a revision of the case. The inventor contends that the federal government infringed or authorized…

The Texas Supreme Court declined to intervene in a legal disagreement between United HealthCare Services Inc. and Humana Insurance Co. The core of the dispute concerned whether UnitedHealthcare is required to release certain Medicare documents tied to a state retirement plan. This decision leaves unresolved the question of whether these records must be made available,…

The Federal Circuit has ruled that a Texas federal court must revisit its calculation of prejudgment interest in a significant trade secrets dispute involving chipmakers AMS and Renesas. The case centers on allegations of stolen light sensor technology and involves a $48 million-plus judgment. The legal battle has been ongoing for nearly two decades. Details…

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly prevalent in brand creation, it is introducing new challenges for trademark law. A noteworthy example is a recent lawsuit filed in New York federal court, highlighting the critical intersection between AI and intellectual property (IP). This lawsuit underscores the importance for IP owners to have robust strategies to protect their…