July 10, 2025

A Florida state court judge has decided to defer a ruling on whether to overrule a previous decision that denied punitive damages in a defamation lawsuit filed by Jack Nicklaus, a former professional golfer. The lawsuit is directed against a company Nicklaus founded and two of its officers. The judge stated that any decision on…

A recent hearing at the Federal Circuit unveiled significant challenges in understanding the decisions made by U.S. District Judge William Alsup in the ongoing legal battle between Sonos Inc. and Google LLC. The case has seen a $32.5 million jury verdict, initially in favor of Sonos, being overturned, leading to differing interpretations on Judge Alsup’s…

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s acting director, on Thursday, opted not to review challenges to certain newer patents. This decision was based on the absence of a stipulation by the alleged infringers in related litigation to restrict overlapping issues between the patent disputes and their case. The patents in question were all issued within…

Carma HoldCo Inc. has initiated legal action against its former president and chief legal officer, alleging the duo misappropriated trade secrets and strategic business plans. This $10 million lawsuit, filed in Illinois federal court, centers on a venture involving “Real American” beer, purportedly in collaboration with iconic wrestler Hulk Hogan. The legal dispute arose following…

The Federal Circuit has confirmed a decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), as detailed in a recent Law360 report. This decision involves the invalidation of claims in a patent held by Shilpa Pharma Inc. The patent, previously contested, accused Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. of infringement concerning its multiple sclerosis medication. The ruling was…

A federal judge in New York has determined that two voice actors’ accusations against an artificial intelligence company could move forward under state-level claims. The actors had alleged that the AI startup cloned their voices for use in narration software without obtaining their consent. However, the court decided that their trademark allegations and most of…

A legal dispute has erupted in Delaware Chancery Court involving Faith Evans, the widow of the late rapper Notorious B.I.G., and a record executive. The executive has filed a lawsuit against Evans, accusing her of attempting to seize control of her deceased husband’s music catalog, which includes iconic tracks like “Juicy” and “Mo’ Money, Mo’…

In an ongoing legal dispute, X Corp. has been unsuccessful in its attempt to completely dismiss a lawsuit filed by Don Lemon, a former CNN anchor. Lemon contends that the social media company engaged him in a talk show partnership only to subsequently cancel the agreement without notice. While X Corp. remains entangled in the…

The original location of a North Carolina barbecue chain is contesting a trademark infringement claim initiated by the operator of its sister restaurants. This legal dispute arises from a division that occurred between the two entities roughly two decades ago, after which the original establishment contends it retained ownership of the trademark. This case highlights…

In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit upheld the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s ruling, denying a trademark registration for “Yucatán Shrimp” sought by a Florida-based author and restaurateur. The trademark application was tied to a restaurant that bears the namesake of the applicant’s crime-themed literature. The court agreed with the USPTO’s assessment that the…

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently examined a significant $181 million verdict in a patent infringement dispute involving Finesse Wireless and AT&T, alongside Nokia. The case revolves around the alleged infringement of radio interference patents by AT&T and Nokia. During the session, the panel of judges actively questioned the attorney defending…

A print-on-demand company embroiled in a legal dispute with The Pennsylvania State University over the use of its name and logos is seeking a new trial. The company had been permanently barred from using any of Penn State’s trademarks. In response, it has approached a federal judge, claiming that the verdict form used in the…

Calls have been made for the U.S. Supreme Court to re-evaluate its stance on patent eligibility laws, particularly [Gottschalk v. Benson](https://www.law360.com/articles/2362465/high-court-must-overrule-outdated-patent-eligibility-doctrine), a seminal 1972 decision. Legal expert Robert Greenspoon from Dunlap Bennett posits that this case marked a pivotal shift from statutory interpretation to judicial policymaking, prompting ongoing debates in the legal community about the…

In a recent legal development, GS Holistic LLC, a company based in California, has decided to resolve legal claims against a Michigan smoke shop accused of selling unauthorized counterfeit versions of its G Pen e-cigarettes. These replicas were reportedly sold at drastically reduced prices, prompting the company to take legal action. The settlement marks the…

The Federal Circuit confronted Phillips 66 recently over a contentious issue involving the “talismanic significance” of a lower court judge’s decision. The matter centers around accusations that Phillips 66 made prejudicial arguments in an ongoing patent infringement case linked to oil refinery technologies. The confrontation highlights the ongoing disputes within the energy sector, raising important…