In a significant development, a New York federal magistrate judge has recommended that biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences Inc. be awarded $68 million. This ruling comes in the wake of allegations that a group of entities produced counterfeit HIV drugs. These companies, according to the court documents, failed to respond to the allegations, leading to the…
Adeia Inc., a technology company specializing in media and semiconductor innovations, has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against FuboTV Inc. and its subsidiaries in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. The complaint alleges that FuboTV infringes upon four U.S. patents from Adeia’s media intellectual property portfolio, which encompass technologies integral to…
As the legal landscape in Massachusetts continues to evolve, several rulings in June captured the attention of professionals within the state and beyond. Notably, an advisory firm’s oversight in registering as a broker prior to initiating work on a $2.1 billion take-private deal proved costly. This case underlines the crucial importance of compliance with regulatory…
Fashion conglomerate PVH Corp., the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, has promoted Kamal Hotchandani to the position of Chief Legal Officer. Hotchandani, who has served as the company’s deputy general counsel, assumes the role during a pivotal period as PVH navigates complex global markets and regulatory challenges. More about this promotion can…
The Federal Circuit has upheld a decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) regarding the trademark registration of “Mon Ami” for dog treats. The court agreed that the proposed trademarks bore too close a resemblance to an existing mark, thereby rejecting the bid to register them. This ruling reflects a strict interpretation of…
In the wake of key regulatory shifts introduced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), businesses are urged to reevaluate their strategic approaches to agency advocacy. This adjustment comes largely as a result of former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter’s tenure, which saw a significant transformation in enforcement and regulatory stance. Companies must now navigate a more…
The British government’s potential intervention in the proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount Skydance underscores significant concerns regarding media plurality and ownership concentration within the UK. The acquisition, if successful, would amalgamate major media assets including CNN, HBO, and Warner Bros movies under the expansive umbrella of Paramount’s holdings, which already…
Wiley Rein LLP has enhanced its roster by appointing Eric Rechter, a legal expert with substantial government experience, as a partner. Rechter joins from the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, where he provided legal counsel on a wide array of legislative and regulatory issues. With his substantial background in telecommunications and technology law, Rechter is expected…
The artificial intelligence industry is at a crossroads as it grapples with the balance between collaboration on safety and potential antitrust implications. While companies in this sector strive to address ethical and safety concerns, their cooperation has attracted scrutiny from regulators concerned about possible anti-competitive behavior. This dilemma highlights the dual priorities of ensuring the…
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to review Apple’s legal challenge related to sanctions imposed by a California federal court. These sanctions stemmed from Apple’s violation of an order prohibiting specific policies that restricted app developers from directing users to alternative payment options outside of Apple’s ecosystem. This legal battle originates from a contentious case…
In a legal development capturing the attention of intellectual property professionals, a New Mexico-based company, known for its innovative service of transforming human ashes into stones, has initiated a lawsuit in Colorado federal court. The company, which gained visibility through its appearance on “Shark Tank,” alleges that a competitor has unlawfully replicated its patented product….
Cellspin Soft Inc., a company specializing in data publishing technologies, has recently settled disputes with three companies that had challenged its patents before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). These settlements follow the PTAB’s decision earlier this year to review the validity of Cellspin’s patents related to automatic multimedia upload for publishing data and…
Reddit, a popular social media and discussion platform, has announced a notable shift in how users will access its old version site, old.reddit.com. Over the next month, the site will require users to log in to access the older interface. A Reddit employee, using the username boat-botany, disclosed this change, emphasizing it as part of…
New York’s latest legislative move has sparked attention in the ongoing discussion around consumer privacy. The state recently passed a bill aimed at prohibiting the practice of surveillance pricing, where retailers adjust prices for consumers based on personal data such as location, household income, and browsing history. This legislative effort is part of a larger…
In a significant development, a federal jury in Massachusetts has delivered an $885 million verdict against Takeda Pharmaceuticals Co., scrutinizing the limits of pay-for-delay agreements in the pharmaceutical industry. The verdict found Takeda guilty of engaging in anticompetitive behavior by entering a patent settlement with a generic manufacturer, which delayed the entry of a generic…
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a pivotal case involving PepsiCo’s “Mtn Dew Rise Energy” drink, which could clarify the role of juries versus judges in determining the inherent strength of a trademark. This case centers around a narrow question with significant implications: should juries have a greater say in deciding whether a…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s choice to engage with the trademark dispute concerning PepsiCo’s “Mtn Dew Rise Energy” marks a pivotal moment in clarifying the jury’s role in determining the inherent strength of trademarks. This issue has been delineated as a significant point, potentially impacting how often trademark infringement cases endure the test of summary judgment….
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has fundamentally altered the operational landscape for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), effectively ending its long-held status as an independent entity. Traditionally, FTC members undertook merger reviews, antitrust enforcement, consumer protection, and rulemaking activities with a substantial degree of insulation from direct presidential influence. However, this autonomy is now…
Samsung Electronics is facing legal challenges as two companies have filed lawsuits in Texas federal court, alleging infringement on patents related to media playback and home Wi-Fi technology. This development underscores ongoing tensions in the tech industry concerning intellectual property rights. The lawsuits, as reported by Law360, involve patents that are crucial to both consumer…
In a strategic move that underscores its position in the competitive landscape of antitrust law, Kirkland & Ellis has successfully recruited two high-profile partners from Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP. The prominent legal duo, Jonathan Lutinski and Tiffany Rider, bring a wealth of experience and a robust portfolio of high-stakes antitrust cases to their new…
Comcast has announced a strategic separation of its media and broadband divisions, a move resonating across the industry landscape. The company plans to execute this through a tax-free spin-off, which will see NBCUniversal and Sky becoming a standalone media entity apart from the broadband-focused parent company. This decision has already impacted the market positively, with…
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a complex trademark dispute involving PepsiCo and Rise Brewing Co., the manufacturer of Rise nitro cold-brew coffee, which raises pivotal questions about trademark law. The crux of the case concerns whether the inherent strength of a trademark, when assessing the likelihood of consumer confusion, should be determined…
In a significant development in intellectual property enforcement, a Connecticut federal judge has imposed sanctions on a New Haven flea market operator for selling counterfeit Louis Vuitton merchandise. The sanctions follow a violation of a 2018 settlement in which the operator agreed to cease such sales. The operator further compounded the issue by failing to…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has upheld a decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to block Norwich Pharmaceuticals from launching a generic version of a drug used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) until 2029. This decision reinforces the FDA’s authority to regulate market entry of generic drugs, emphasizing…
Beginning July 1, streaming services in California will face new restrictions on the volume of their advertisements. This development follows the signing of a bill by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2025, known as SB 576. The legislation mandates that streaming platforms ensure their commercials are not louder than the accompanying video content, aligning with…