A legal debate is unfolding involving a heart monitoring company, iRhythm, which has raised an argument before the acting U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) director. The company contends that it should not be excluded from contesting a patent simply because it has been aware of the patent’s existence for 12 years, especially since the…
In recent months, the patent community has seen significant activity from Acting U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Coke Morgan Stewart, who issued numerous rulings in May and June. These decisions have notably reshaped the landscape of discretionary denials at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The emergent shift has sparked discussion among patent litigators…
In an unexpected blend of legal practice and cutting-edge technology, a seasoned U.S. Supreme Court advocate recently experimented with artificial intelligence to replicate his courtroom arguments. The attorney used an AI-driven chatbot, simulating his own voice, to run through the case he had argued himself. According to his remarks to Law360, the AI’s responses matched,…
In a strategic move, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP has selected a seasoned employment litigator with over two decades of experience to be the firm’s new managing partner. This transition will occur next year and continues the firm’s practice of promoting leaders with extensive managerial backgrounds within the organization. The decision underscores the firm’s commitment…
In a recent development, a California federal judge has chosen to dismiss Medtronic Ireland’s counterclaims in its ongoing legal dispute with Recor. Medtronic alleged that Recor’s approach to treating high blood pressure infringes on two of its patents. However, the court found that Medtronic lacked the necessary standing to bring the lawsuit forward, primarily because…
Federal agents have apprehended a Chinese national for his alleged involvement in the Microsoft “HAFNIUM” cyberattack. The individual is accused of hacking email accounts at a law firm and a Texas university to steal valuable information related to COVID-19 vaccines. The People’s Republic of China is alleged to have directed this individual and a co-conspirator…
In recent legal developments, Broadcom, alongside cloud services provider VMware, has made a formal request to a California federal court to dismiss what they describe as Netflix’s “meritless, retaliatory” patent infringement lawsuit. The companies contend that it is, in fact, Netflix infringing on Broadcom’s patents. They argue that the lawsuit filed by Netflix is a…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently dismissed an appeal by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., affirming the validity of a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary’s patent for a profitable schizophrenia medication. The court refuted Teva’s argument that the patent’s claims should be considered obvious. This decision represents a victory for Johnson & Johnson…
In a significant decision, a Delaware federal judge has ruled that a co-plaintiff involved with Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. will not receive a portion of a $57 million award. The jury had determined that patents pertaining to technology designed to refine coal and mitigate mercury emissions from power plants were violated. However, the judge concluded…
Several major medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians, have initiated legal proceedings against the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The lawsuit, filed earlier this week, targets a recent directive by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that removed the COVID-19 vaccine from the recommended…
On Monday, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) renewed its demand for the immediate release of Mario Guevara, a Salvadoran journalist detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Despite a federal immigration judge’s ruling on July 1 ordering Guevara’s release on a $7,500 bail, he remains confined at the Folkston ICE Processing Center. CPJ’s…
In a significant request before the U.S. Supreme Court, a personal airplane manufacturer is seeking clarity over the right to a jury trial in trademark infringement cases. The conflict arises from whether parties forfeit this right when opting for an accounting of profits rather than seeking damages as the monetary remedy. The dispute involves the…
In a legal development that may impact international relations and deportation practices, El Salvador officials have asserted that the United States maintains exclusive jurisdiction over deportees who are being held at the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) in El Salvador. This claim, filed in court documents on Monday, challenges declarations from the Trump administration that the…
A coalition of healthcare industry groups has expressed concerns regarding the current legislation on the interchangeability of biosimilars with their name-brand biologic counterparts. They argue that this regulatory framework has led to significant public confusion about the safety of biosimilars. This issue was highlighted in a letter the groups sent to lawmakers on Monday. The…
“`html Peru’s Congress is facing criticism for eroding judicial independence and reducing the judiciary’s ability to combat organized crime. On Tuesday, Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report titled “Congress in Cahoots: How Peru’s Legislature Is Allowing Organized Crime to Thrive.” The report highlights legislative actions that weaken judicial independence, restrict prosecutorial tools, and retroactively…
Anoxia Medical Inc. has initiated legal proceedings against Alembic LLC, filing a patent infringement lawsuit in California federal court. The complaint accuses Alembic of copying Anoxia’s innovative “Slinky®” catheter technology, designed for the efficient removal of blood clots from the human body. This legal action by Anoxia underscores the competitive tensions within the medical device…
The Fourth Circuit Court has breathed new life into a breach of contract claim brought by a medical device manufacturer. This decision centers on accusations that a partner company, tasked with global patent management for the medical device firm, charged excessive fees for its services. The appellate court’s ruling now returns the case to a…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a pilot program offering financial incentives to individuals who provide information on corporate misconduct, including antitrust violations such as price-fixing and criminal conspiracies. This program aims to enhance the detection and prosecution of corporate crimes by encouraging whistleblowers to come forward with original, non-public information. Under the…
The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has scheduled an urgent hearing this week to deliberate on a series of petitions contesting the Election Commission’s (ECI) decision to undertake a special revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls. This revision is scheduled ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections in November 2025 and has raised significant debates regarding…
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the cessation of subsidies for wind and solar energy projects, marking a significant shift in U.S. energy policy. The order, named “Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign Controlled Energy Sources,” mandates federal agencies to eliminate tax credits that benefit clean energy projects, as dictated by…
The legal battle between a film distribution and data company and Comscore saw a significant development recently. A California federal judge issued a strong admonishment to the distribution company for the timing of their amended monopolization complaint against the box office analytics giant, Comscore, which was submitted on the Fourth of July. The judge’s scolding…
In a recent hearing, a California federal judge expressed doubts over Open Artificial Intelligence Inc.’s claims regarding the commercial use of its trademark prior to OpenAI Inc., the developer behind ChatGPT. During the proceedings, the judge asked Open Artificial Intelligence Inc. to provide substantive evidence supporting their assertion, but demonstrated impatience with the lack of…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken significant judicial action by issuing arrest warrants for prominent Taliban leaders. This decision targets Taliban Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani, accusing them of orchestrating policies that severely restrict the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan. These allegations comprise violations of fundamental rights…
U.S. District Judge Fred Biery has gained a reputation for his distinctive and quirky written opinions over his three-decade tenure as a trial judge for the Western District of Texas. Initially, Judge Biery spent a few years on the federal bench before he began to integrate creative experimentation into his opinion writing. His unique approach…
The landscape for private equity attorneys took an unexpected turn in the first half of 2025. Despite expectations for a flourishing year due to the incoming pro-business stance of President Donald Trump’s administration, challenges arose. The uncertainties surrounding tariffs and antitrust regulations have emerged as considerable barriers. These factors have notably hindered the ability of…