In a recent legal development, U.S. District Judge Alan Albright upheld a $1 million verdict against Lyft Inc. for patent infringement involving ride-hailing technology owned by Quartz Auto Technologies LLC. The case, heard in a Texas federal court, concluded with the jury determining that Lyft had indeed utilized technology covered under Quartz Auto’s patent without…
In a significant development for the pharmaceutical industry, a Delaware federal court recently ruled in favor of Lupin Ltd. in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. The case centered on Vertex’s allegations that Lupin’s planned generic version of a cystic fibrosis treatment violated patents held by Vertex. The court found that Lupin’s…
An Illinois federal judge recently allowed the trademark infringement suit by Naked Juice to proceed against Naked Whey. The decision came on Monday when the judge determined that Naked Juice provided sufficient details in their claim that customers might believe the beverages are from a common source. This legal battle places a spotlight on the…
Foley & Lardner LLP has bolstered its life sciences team by bringing aboard a veteran attorney with over three decades of experience from Cooley LLP. The attorney joins as a partner in the firm’s San Diego office, reinforcing its presence in a region known for life sciences innovation. This strategic hire underscores Foley & Lardner’s…
In a strategic move to bolster its legal acumen, Anthropic, the artificial intelligence research company, has appointed Amichai Yifrach as its new General Counsel. This appointment marks a significant addition to the company’s legal team, drawing upon Yifrach’s extensive experience in managing complex legal challenges in the technology sector. Yifrach’s career is noted for his…
As Warner Bros. Discovery continues to navigate a complex corporate landscape, the company remains a focal point for potential buyers eying its assets. This scrutiny comes amid an ongoing legal dispute with Paramount Global, which has added an additional layer of complexity to the situation. Details about this evolving scenario can be found in the…
The outcome of a recent case involving trade secrets and breach of contract has left legal professionals pondering the implications of nominal damages in complex commercial litigation. A Chicago-based captive insurer secured a favorable judgment against a former business partner for trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract claims. Interestingly, despite the court acknowledging the…
The concept of “plain meaning” in intellectual property litigation has recently garnered attention with calls for a more precise application. The principle generally refers to interpreting statutory text by its ordinary meaning as understood by a typical person. However, legal experts argue that this interpretation often lacks clarity, resulting in inconsistent court decisions. A recent…
In July 2026, the U.K. Jurisdiction Taskforce issued a seminal statement applying an ordinary negligence principle to artificial intelligence decision-making processes. This development is poised to significantly influence how legal professionals and corporate entities engage with AI technologies. According to the Taskforce, a professional might fall below the required standard of care by neglecting to…
In a recent legal development, AI company Perplexity has petitioned a New York federal judge to substantially reduce the scope of a lawsuit brought by CNN. The cable news network accuses the artificial intelligence firm of unauthorized use of its stories, videos, and images in Perplexity’s automated responses to user queries. This legal conflict illustrates…
A lawsuit brought by the estate of a famed Brazilian sports photographer against soccer-themed retail companies has been dismissed by a New York federal judge following a settlement agreement. The suit centered around the unauthorized use of a legendary 1965 photograph of Pelé. Allegations were made that the companies had been selling merchandise featuring the…
WikiHow has initiated legal action against OpenAI, claiming that the company has been using its copyrighted how-to articles to train ChatGPT, leading to the generation of similar or nearly identical content. The case has been brought to a New York federal court, with WikiHow asserting that the model reproduces its distinctive instructional articles verbatim. This…
In a notable decision, the Fifth Circuit Court has delivered a mixed ruling concerning an architectural firm’s intellectual property claims related to home designs used in a Texas residential project. This ruling marks a nuanced turn in the ongoing discourse surrounding architectural copyright infringement, a subject of escalating relevance in the legal community. The court’s…
Springshot Inc. has entered a legal dispute by filing a limited objection to Spirit Aviation Holdings’ $10 million data sale to Google LLC. The core of Springshot’s concern is the potential inclusion of its intellectual property within the sold data, which Google intends to use for artificial intelligence training. The software company is seeking to…
DivX’s ongoing legal battle with Netflix continues to intensify as the video compression technology company faces an uphill challenge in its quest for a new trial. A recent decision by a California federal judge signaled that DivX might not secure the retrial it seeks regarding its patents on anti-copying and image-quality technologies. In March, a…
A Delaware federal judge has maintained most of the jury’s findings of infringement against NuVasive in a pivotal case involving spinal implant patents. However, the judge determined that some of the jury’s conclusions lacked sufficient supporting evidence. This outcome reflects a nuanced landscape in intellectual property litigation, balancing patent protection with thorough evidentiary standards. For…
An Arizona federal judge recently denied a retrial in a trademark dispute involving the “RAW” rolling papers brand. The company seeking a new trial argued that previous evidence exclusions, termed a “time bubble,” had unduly impacted their case. However, the judge concluded that the exclusion of evidence after May 2021 did not prejudice the plaintiff…
The Federal Circuit has agreed to expedite proceedings in a contentious patent case concerning COVID-19 vaccines, involving biotechnology giants Moderna Inc. and Arbutus Biopharma Corp. The accelerated timeline means that oral arguments will happen in November, a decision that reflects the ongoing sensitivity and urgency of patent disputes in the realm of pandemic-related innovations. The…
In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit emphasized the criticality of presenting a concrete technological solution for patent eligibility under Title 35 of the U.S. Code, Section 101. In the case of Ceiva Opco LLC v. Amazon.com Inc., the court illustrated its approach to determining patent eligibility for software-related…
Sony Music has initiated legal proceedings against the grocery giant Kroger, focusing on the unauthorized use of copyrighted music tracks within influencer marketing videos. This suit highlights the increasingly blurred lines between digital advertising strategies and intellectual property rights, a challenge that many corporations are grappling with as they engage with online platforms. The complaint,…
In a significant development in the biotech industry, a judge has increased the damages owed by Guardant Health Inc. to TwinStrand Biosciences, Inc., bringing the total to $245 million. This ruling follows a decision that found Guardant had infringed two patents held by TwinStrand concerning techniques aimed at reducing errors in DNA sequencing. The ruling…
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Latham & Watkins LLP are playing key roles in guiding Shein, a prominent online fashion retailer, through its initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. The strategic legal advisory is notable given Shein’s rapid rise in the fast fashion industry, and its attempts to broaden its foothold…
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP has appointed a seasoned appellate attorney from Goodwin Procter to lead its U.S. Supreme Court practice. This strategic hire is aimed at bolstering Paul Weiss’s capabilities in handling pivotal cases before the nation’s highest court. The new leader brings a wealth of experience in appellate advocacy, making this…
IMAX Corporation has extended the contract of its Chief Legal Officer, Rob Lister, until 2029. This move underscores the firm’s commitment to maintaining steady legal leadership as it navigates the complexities of the entertainment industry’s legal landscape. Lister, who has been with IMAX for over two decades, plays a crucial role in the company’s strategic…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has upheld its previous decision regarding the use of copyrighted material in Netflix’s popular docuseries “Tiger King.” This decision comes after the court declined to rehear the case involving a 66-second funeral clip, leaving Netflix’s fair use victory unchallenged. The dispute originated from a lawsuit filed…