June 2025

In a recent legal development, Apple Inc. has been unsuccessful in obtaining documentation from Haptic Inc. regarding the latter’s pursuit of litigation funding. Haptic Inc. has accused Apple of infringing on its “tap gesture” patent. The request for these documents has been declined by a California federal judge, as per the reporting from Law360.

Kellogg North America Co. LLC has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against an Ohio-based food truck known as “L’eggo My Eggroll.” The dispute arises from Kellogg’s assertion that the food truck’s name infringes upon its trademark. According to the details provided, not only has L’eggo My Eggroll allegedly refused to cease its usage of the…

In a strategic expansion of its intellectual property litigation group, Honigman LLP has bolstered its team by hiring two former Mayer Brown LLP attorneys. The new additions bring extensive experience in advising clients across the biotechnology, medical device, and pharmaceutical sectors. This move emphasizes Honigman’s commitment to enhancing its expertise and services in the complex…

In a push for legislative reform, various organizations have urged the United States Congress to address the current absence of royalty payments to artists for music played on radio stations. Radio stands as the sole music platform exempt from paying such royalties. This conversation gains importance as advocates suggest pairing the proposed copyright legislation with…

Recent developments in the pharmaceutical industry reveal that strategic agreements between brand-name drug manufacturers and generic drug companies are significantly impacting healthcare costs and accessibility. According to a new report, these collaborations have resulted in billions of dollars in healthcare savings. Moreover, they have facilitated quicker access to affordable medication options for consumers. The interplay…

In a recent development, a Washington federal judge has paused video game company Valve Corp.’s lawsuit concerning alleged patent trolling. This decision emerged on Tuesday, following a request from the defendants for additional time to secure new legal representation. Their current attorneys are attempting to withdraw from the case, citing unpaid legal fees. The situation…

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has decided not to dismiss TikTok’s attempts to challenge certain patents concerning the publication of multimedia content. This decision comes despite objections claiming these challenges should be removed due to alleged control of the platform by the Chinese Communist Party. For more on the specifics of this ongoing…

The recent dismissal of Shira Perlmutter from her position as the head of the U.S. Copyright Office by the Trump administration has sparked considerable legal discord. This contentious situation has left the office embroiled in a leadership dispute, which in turn has led to the issuance of unsigned copyright certificates. The fundamental legality of these…

On June 3, 2025, the Third Circuit panel expressed concern over potential errors in calculating damages in a trade secrets dispute between two regulatory-compliance firms. The panel suggested the jury might have erroneously doubled an expert’s estimation of misappropriated profits, indicating a possible issue of ‘double-counting.’ The defendant in the case warned against assumptions regarding…

In a legal battle concerning trademark rights, World Champ Tech, a fitness app company spearheaded by a professional cyclist, has petitioned the Ninth Circuit to reconsider Peloton’s favorable outcome in a summary judgment on the trademark claims surrounding the “Bike+” brand. The crux of World Champ Tech’s argument is that the lower court erred in…

In a recent development, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. and an unnamed inventor have concurred to terminate a lawsuit in Texas federal court. The suit accused the insurance giant of utilizing specific aspects of the inventor’s driver monitoring technology without his permission. The lawsuit’s resolution marks the end of the legal dispute between the…