July 3, 2025

American Eagle Outfitters has resolved its lawsuit against Amazon, which centered on claims that Amazon used the Aerie trademarks without permission. The allegations stated that this misuse was aimed at directing online traffic to Amazon’s website and misleading consumers into believing that Aerie products were being sold by Amazon. The case was dismissed following a…

Efficient Power Conversion is contesting a decision made by acting U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Coke Morgan Stewart, who refused the company’s request to implement new policies regarding the denial of Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) petitions. This legal action comes after Efficient Power’s microchip patent was invalidated. The company argues for the…

Acting U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Coke Morgan Stewart has released 24 additional discretionary denial decisions as part of her ongoing efforts to refine the review process. Notably, more than half of these decisions have allowed challenges to proceed through the Patent Trial and Appeal Board process. This action underscores Stewart’s balanced approach in…

In a recent development, the acting head of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has directed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to reconsider a previous decision concerning a wireless communications patent owned by the University of New Mexico. The PTAB had initially terminated Zyxel’s challenge against the patent. This termination, however, was…

The creator of Fortnite, one of the world’s leading video games, is currently facing legal scrutiny as a California company has filed a lawsuit alleging the game’s player-to-player messaging options infringe upon patents it holds. These patents are reportedly related to communication protocols via the internet. Such accusations of intellectual property violations raise significant questions…

In a high-stakes legal battle between Genentech Inc. and Biogen MA Inc., a California federal judge declared a mistrial after jurors reached a stalemate in a $122 million breach of contract case concerning patent royalties linked to a multiple sclerosis drug. The impasse led the judge to express openness to Genentech’s proposal to forgo a…

In a significant development within collegiate athletics, two former wrestlers, one of whom is an Olympic medalist, along with a former walk-on football player, have filed an appeal regarding the $2.78 billion settlement concerning name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights with the NCAA. The athletes contend that their share of the compensation is disproportionately low….

SPEX Technologies Inc. has announced its intention to appeal a federal judge’s decision that drastically reduced its $553 million verdict against Western Digital to just $1. The verdict originally addressed a data security patent infringement dispute. SPEX intends to contest not only the reduction of the award but also other unfavorable rulings from the case….

The recent decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to exercise discretionary denial in the case of iRhythm Technologies Inc. v. Welch Allyn Inc. on June 6 has elicited significant debate within the patent litigation community. The ruling, directed by acting Director Coke Morgan Stewart, has ignited concerns that simply being aware of…

In a notable legal development, a California federal judge appears inclined to deny 50 Cent’s bid to prevent the release of a horror film purportedly employing his name and likeness unauthorizedly. During court proceedings on Thursday, the judge expressed skepticism regarding the rapper’s claims and questioned the potential damage to his reputation from the film’s…

The recent U.S. Supreme Court term proved challenging for two starkly contrasting circuits, one with firmly liberal leanings and another with solidly conservative views, as they saw a striking number of their rulings overturned. This signals the high court’s clear message to circuits that diverge significantly from its interpretation of the law. Meanwhile, a relatively…

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision regarding the restriction of federal district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions on presidential policies showcased a distinct ideological divide among its justices. This decision, although seemingly clear-cut, was anything but during the oral arguments held earlier this year. Key moments in these discussions potentially influenced the justices’ views, reflecting…