Pegasystems Inc., a leading software company, has agreed to pay $35 million to conclude a shareholder lawsuit in Massachusetts federal court. The action was initiated due to allegations that Pegasystems had not adequately disclosed information regarding a trade secret dispute with a competitor, which eventuated in a $2 billion verdict against them. This agreement signifies…
Under Armour, renowned sportswear company, is bound to reveal information related to the sponsorship deals it has with elite athletes such as basketball superstar Stephen Curry, owing to a patent infringement lawsuit. At the center of the legal tussle, a patent infringement lawsuit has been set contre the company, leading to this unprecedented event. Nevertheless,…
Former University of Southern California running back and football icon, Reggie Bush, is set to reclaim his 2005 Heisman Trophy, close to a decade-and-a-half after it was rescinded. Bush’s records and awards were stripped from him nearly 15 years ago in a move that sparked controversy among the sports community. The Heisman Trophy Trust, the…
In a move reflective of long-standing legal battles, the former shareholders of Yukos Oil Co. have announced their intention to auction off the Benelux rights to trademarks for 18 Russian vodka brands, including prominent names such as Stolichnaya and Moskovskaya. The auction, set to be held in June in the Netherlands, forms part of their…
In what appears to be a growing trend, denials of inter partes reviews (IPRs) based on Fintiv factors are experiencing an uptick at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). This is following last year’s influential CommScope v. Dali decision. Opined by distinguished legal professionals, Josepher Li and Michelle Armond…
A Colorado-based cooler manufacturer has contended that their 2023 licensing agreement did not forfeit its exclusive rights to certain patents, as stated by its Canadian competitor. They argue that this deal instead reaffirmed their right to enforce the patents in question. This ongoing legal debate further illustrates the intricate complexities of patent rights and licensing…
In the contemporary legal market, BigLaw firms seem to be caught in a stale marketing cycle, predominantly consisting of self-promotion in a rather rigid professional language. This approach, according to Eric Pacifici and Kevin Henderson at SMB Law, may be falling short of establishing genuine connections with modern clients and prospects, thus necessitating a refreshing…
A cessation of hostilities has been observed in the legal sphere of robotics. A Pittsburgh-based toy designer recently settled a dispute with a Chinese competitor over accusations of source code copying for a toy design. The toy design, which was alleged to have been copied, was originally acquired from a predecessor. The settlement brings an…
In a recent press release, international law firm Sheppard Mullin announced the arrival of Kwan-Ho Chung to their Intellectual Property Practice Group and Life Sciences Industry Team based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining Sheppard Mullin, Chung held a partner position at Perkins Coie. His extensive experience is proven as he has represented a broad…
Emerging technologies are significantly transforming the fashion industry. Whether it’s unique fashion pieces offered as nonfungible tokens, such as Dolce & Gabbana’s Collezione Genesi NFT (details), or events like Metaverse Fashion Week 2023 (theVerge), the intersection between fashion and technology is growing. Generative artificial intelligence is expected to significantly boost the sectors’ operating profits in…
In a noteworthy legal development this week, an Oklahoma federal court was instructed by the Tenth Circuit to reassess a $96 million trademark infringement award. The award had initially been granted to a radio control maker who had mounted a case against their former partners in Europe. However, this ruling has now been called into…
In a controversy involving two key players in the tech industry, Patent Quality Assurance LLC, a firm that had successfully contested a chip patent owned by VLSI, is now fighting against further consequences of this challenge. The company had been sanctioned by the patent office in the aftermath of this dispute and is currently defending…
Meta Platforms Inc., formerly known as Facebook Inc., has had a lawsuit against it partially dismissed by a federal judge, a significant development in a patent dispute over video technology. The dispute involves VideoLabs, who had accused Meta of infringing patents related to video tech. The judge’s decision effectively throws out one of VideoLabs’ patents,…
In a significant development in the ongoing battle between Forbes magazine and a Mexican distributor, a New York federal judge decreed on Tuesday that the latter is barred from trying to enforce a Mexican City court order. This order was previously averting Forbes from terminating their distribution agreement with the Mexican company, as both parties…
In a recent copyright infringement lawsuit, a New York federal judge has ruled against a motion for default judgment brought forth by a Miami rapper against absconding rapper, Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez. The unnamed Miami rapper’s motion was declined on the basis that he failed to fully adhere to the stipulations…
In a recent development in the trade secrets realm, a federal jury in Colorado has ruled that a display technology company shall pay $5.1 million for misusing a business partner’s intellectual property during the development of a wireless headset. The infringement was centered on the company’s improper deployment of trade secrets, an act which the…
A recent decision by a California federal judge has advanced the patent infringement lawsuit lodged by Medtronic against Axonics. The case, revolving around an electrical stimulation system, is now slated for trial in September 2024. The legal proceedings have faced significant delays, with the court previously enacting a stay order. This postponement has now been…
In the most recent unfolding of events between Commercial Real Estate Exchange Inc. (CREXi) and CoStar, the latter has impressed on the Ninth Circuit the need to dismiss antitrust counterclaims from CREXi. Notably, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has given its backing to these counterclaims. However, CoStar’s objection is centered on the argument that CREXi…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has recently issued guidance revealing that inventions developed with the aid of artificial intelligence tools can indeed be patented. While this announcement has induced a “sigh of relief” among the legal fraternity, experts warned that deciphering the finer details of this new directive could pose significant challenges. Legal professionals…
The state attorney general’s office has argued that a Washington federal judge should put into effect a standard which analyzes the patterns of harassment during the determination of whether the owner of a data processing network patent acted in bad faith. In this particular case, the said owner had issued nearly 2,000 uniform demand letters…
Intellectual Property (IP) enforcement is often laden with emotion, particularly amongst creative individuals who are key drivers of our economy. The dynamics of this legal field become particularly charged when celebrities are involved, as their IP enforcement cases often generate a high levels of media interest. A recent example of this is renowned chef David…
The rise of disqualification motions in court cases necessitates a heightened awareness among law firms worldwide. In light of the recent case where federal prosecutors sought to disqualify an attorney in a bribery case against New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez, experts opine that firms need to identify and better understand the types of conflicts generally…
In a notable development within the realm of intellectual property law, a former administrative judge from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is stepping back into private practice, thereby enhancing the Delaware presence of patent professionals at renowned firm Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. In an industry where the interplay between hands-on patent litigation…
Last Chance Ranch, a well-regarded nonprofit animal shelter operating in Pennsylvania, recently initiated legal proceedings against its ex-executive director. The former director had previously faced accusations related to the theft of a kangaroo, and is now being sued for her alleged unauthorized use of the shelter’s name and trademarks. This suit is also extended to…
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly & Co. appealed to the Federal Circuit, urging it to uphold a Massachusetts federal judge’s decision that nullified a $176.5 million verdict against the company. The judgement stemmed from allegations of patent infringement related to Teva’s migraine drug patents. Eli Lilly supported the lower court’s resolution deeming the patent claims invalid….