June 2025

Kim Kardashian, the well-known celebrity and entrepreneur, along with the interior design firm Clements Design, has agreed to dismiss legal proceedings initiated by the foundation of the late artist Donald Judd. The case involved accusations against Kardashian for allegedly purchasing furniture inspired by Judd’s designs that were deemed knockoffs. The settlement marks the conclusion of…

In a recent legal dispute, Paramount Pictures faces a renewed challenge over intellectual property rights associated with the “Top Gun” franchise. Legal representatives for the family of Ehud Yonay, the journalist whose magazine story inspired the 1986 film, have petitioned the Ninth Circuit to reinstate their copyright lawsuit regarding the 2022 sequel. The suit argues…

Accord Healthcare Inc. has presented its stance before the U.S. Supreme Court, urging the justices to dismiss Purdue Pharma LP’s efforts to block the introduction of a competing generic painkiller that is designed to be “crush-resistant.” Purdue Pharma, currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings, wishes to leverage patent laws to prevent the release of this rival product….

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge, alongside the Major League Baseball Players Association, has petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to uphold a previous decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. This decision obstructed the attempt of a Long Island resident to register trademarks for specific judicially themed slogans, including…

In the May 21 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on EcoFactor v. Google, the significance of using an income approach to assess damages in complex intellectual property cases has been highlighted. This ruling may catalyze a shift away from the prevalent market approach towards income assessment techniques when considering…

Texas legislators have concluded the 89th legislative session, during which a series of bills were passed that could have significant implications for legal practitioners. Key areas of legislation include artificial intelligence, social media regulation, business law, and modifications to the powers of the state attorney general. As these new laws will likely influence the landscape…

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC has expanded its Washington, D.C. office by bringing on a seasoned official from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The new hire commenced her distinguished career at the USPTO in 1988 as a patent examiner. Her extensive experience will be leveraged in her new role as a senior patent…