Intellectual Property

Apple Inc. faces legal action in a California federal court following allegations brought forward by a music streaming service. The service claims it was unjustly removed from Apple’s app store stemming from an unproven complaint related to intellectual property infringement submitted by YouTube. The details of this legal case highlight the complexities and regulatory challenges…

In the ongoing legal battle between Genasys Inc. and its former employees, the acoustic device company has taken a significant step by requesting a California federal court to impose terminating sanctions. The request comes amidst allegations that two ex-employees destroyed critical evidence pertaining to a case in which Genasys accuses the pair of misappropriating trade…

The Federal Circuit has overturned a previous decision by a federal court in Chicago, which had found against a party in a tire design intellectual property dispute. The appellate court determined that the lower court incorrectly interpreted what qualifies for “absolute litigation privilege” in the context of litigation conduct. This decision has resulted in the…

In a recent decision, a New York federal judge ruled that Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. cannot dismiss a willful infringement claim in an ongoing patent lawsuit brought by Allele Biotech. The case revolves around the development of COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, with Allele Biotech alleging that Regeneron willfully infringed on its patent rights. The court emphasized…

The Kraft Heinz Co., a major player in the food and beverage industry, is facing legal action in a Georgia federal court. The lawsuit accuses the company of illicitly acquiring substantial amounts of data from an Atlanta-based company’s database of international distributors. This data acquisition allegedly violates the licensing agreement between the two parties and…

KUS Technology Corp. has been ordered by a Wisconsin federal jury to pay more than $16 million to SSI Technologies LLC for willfully infringing on a patent related to a fuel tank sensor. The jury found that KUS Technology Corp. engaged in unauthorized use of SSI’s patented design, resulting in this significant financial judgment. For…

The legal dispute surrounding the use of a civil rights activist’s name by a New Jersey diner appears to have reached a critical juncture. The owners of the diner, previously embroiled in a lawsuit over their use of the “Mr. G’s” name, have requested that a New Jersey federal judge dismiss the case. The rationale…

A Pennsylvania federal judge has delivered a significant ruling in favor of a website hosting ASTM’s copyrighted technical standards, asserting that posting these building codes falls under fair use. The case arose when the American Society for Testing and Materials aimed to prevent the distribution of their standards online, arguing copyright infringement. However, the judge…

Simply Naturals has initiated legal action against a former director, alleging an attempt to misappropriate the “sizzling minerals” trademark. The dispute, brought before a London court, centers on the accusation that the ex-director is threatening to initiate infringement proceedings despite having transferred the trademark rights several years prior. For further details about the ongoing legal…

As the space tourism industry continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, a plethora of novel intellectual property (IP) issues are emerging that professionals in the legal sector are grappling to address. Developments in this field are not just hyperbolic aspirations; with each passing day, new scenarios materialize where intellectual property laws might not suffice….

The NCAA faces mounting legal challenges as Terrelle Pryor, former Ohio State University quarterback, recently filed a proposed antitrust class action in an Ohio federal court. Pryor alleges that the NCAA and others have financially benefited from his name, image, and likeness (NIL) without offering due compensation to him and other athletes. Pryor’s college football…

With an increasing number of cross-border trade secret disputes between U.S. and Chinese entities, U.S. legal practitioners find themselves in need of understanding China’s evolving legal landscape. Recent reforms in China have enhanced the viability of pursuing litigation within its courts, creating new avenues for addressing trade secret misappropriation. Attorneys at Jones Day highlight the…

In recent years, a growing body of research has highlighted that attorneys face higher rates of mental illness compared to the general population. This revelation has sparked discussions on how law firms can better equip their staff to handle mental health challenges. Psychologists Shawn Healy and Tracey Meyers emphasize the importance of mental health first…

In a move aimed at safeguarding performers in the evolving digital landscape, California Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted two laws on September 17, supported by the actors’ union SAG-AFTRA, to protect performers from the unauthorized use of their digital likenesses—including both visual and audio reproductions—by generative artificial intelligence systems. While much of the recent legislation…

This past week in London has been marked by notable legal disputes involving prominent entities. A significant case involves Tetley Tea suing the GMB Union following a staff walkout in September. This action highlights tensions between labor organizations and employers in navigating industrial actions. In another headline-grabbing case, legal charges are being pursued against boxing…

Gilead Sciences Inc. has made a strategic move to tackle the HIV pandemic by announcing an initiative to partner with six drug manufacturers to produce generic versions of lenacapavir. This initiative will target 120 lower-income countries, aiming to enhance access to critical HIV treatment. While this development has been welcomed as a positive stride towards…

Intel is pressing Delaware’s chief federal judge to require VLSI Technology to provide detailed disclosures regarding its ownership and sources of litigation funding. The semiconductor giant contends that the information previously submitted by VLSI is “plainly deficient” in the context of their ongoing dispute concerning the scope of a patent license. Such disclosures are critical…

A Boston-based pharmaceutical company has decided to drop its patent lawsuit against Moderna regarding the company’s widely used coronavirus vaccines. This decision comes after an unfavorable claim construction ruling by Delaware’s leading judge, marking another instance of the developer stepping back from legal challenges against the vaccine manufacturer. This recent development continues a pattern of…

“`html The full Federal Circuit will not be revisiting a panel’s decision regarding the estoppel effect of Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) rulings. As per the initial panel’s determination, PTAB decisions retain the capacity to render patent claims invalid in subsequent proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This ruling underscores the potential…

Apple Inc. has encountered a setback in its ongoing intellectual property disputes, as a patent related to its Apple Watch technology has been invalidated by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). This development arises from a challenge put forth by Masimo Corp., a company specializing in healthcare technology. The PTAB’s decision marks a significant…