In an intriguing development in the continuing battle over copyright infringement, noted software company Splunk was awarded a mere single dollar in damages by a California federal jury on Monday. This case opened when Splunk lodged a formal complaint against its rival company, Cribl, accusing them of copyright transgression. While the sum of the award…
The ongoing legal dispute between Jack Daniel’s and VIP Products LLC continues to unfurl in the Arizona federal court. The whiskey brand has recently rebuked VIP Products for their contention that the company’s unique dog toys – shaped like whiskey bottles – neither infringe upon nor dilute Jack Daniel’s lucrative brand. Jack Daniel’s argues that…
In a recent development, Light & Wonder, the successor to Scientific Games, has appealed to an Illinois federal judge not to grant certification to a class of automatic card shuffler buyers. This controversial step comes as riverboat casinos who are accusing the firm of manipulating the patent office to consolidate its shuffler monopoly insist their…
In 2023, the Federal Circuit confirmed Patent Trial and Appeal Board decisions in entirety at a record 83.3%, significantly above the historical average of 74.2%. These figures come from the most recent data compiled by patent attorneys at Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP. These affirmance rates represent a new high for Patent Trial…
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has elected not to revise the decision made by an administrative law judge in relation to Shoals Technologies Group’s solar technology patent conflict with Voltage LLC. According to the judge’s ruling, Shoals was said to have failed to demonstrate that they have a domestic industry for one of the…
Shade Co., parent company to home lighting fixtures manufacturer Lutron, is currently in an ongoing legal battle with competitor GeigTech. At the heart of this feud lies a recent verdict by a New York federal jury, obliging Lutron to pay GeigTech the significant sum of $34.6 million. This follows a finding that Lutron infringed upon…
Unauthorized merchandising has continually posed challenges to original copyright holders. The Rolling Stones, one of the world’s most iconic rock bands, and their distributor find themselves ensnared in this issue. The hope is to crack down on bootleggers selling unauthorized Rolling Stones merchandise, a pervasive problem that infringes on the musicians’ intellectual property rights. This…
Experienced politician and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is making strides in legal proceedings with media giant Bloomberg. Huckabee has called upon a New York federal court to ensure Bloomberg can’t escape his proposed class-action lawsuit. The suit alleges copyright infringement of e-books used by Bloomberg to enhance its high-capacity language model. According to Huckabee,…
An Abbott Laboratories unit is staunchly defending a 3D trademark they own, relating to their distinctive continuous glucose monitoring devices. Despite competitors ‘ arguments to the contrary, Abbott maintains that it is the only company offering a device in this unique circular shape. This particular controversy sees Sinocare Inc., along with several other companies, going…
In a strategic move bolstering its intellectual property practice, Foley & Lardner LLP has onboarded two veteran attorneys specialized in a broad range of intellectual property and patent issues. This comes as an affirmation of the firm’s commitment towards strengthening its service portfolio for clients in the financial technology and software industries. The new recruits…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is contemplating changes to its tax policies with the intention of spurring innovation and growth within the nation. The country’s Ministry of Finance has opened channels for public input, seeking suggestions on a prospective research and development (R&D) tax incentive policy. While the specific details of the potential policy shift…
Former Deputy Chief Judge of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, James T. Moore, has recently transitioned into corporate law. He has joined the well-established law firm Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, serving in the intellectual property section and the patent office litigation practice group. This latest career move takes him to the firm’s Delaware office….
Renowned legal professional, Patricia M. Flanagan has been added to the intellectual property practice group at Shutts & Bowen LLP. The addition, as confirmed by the firm on Monday, reveals Flanagan will serve as a partner and will be based in West Palm Beach, Florida. An expert in intellectual property law, Flanagan specializes in the…
In a recent development on April 22, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s petition for review regarding how the Federal Circuit addresses the question of whether patents can be invalidated as obvious, as reported by Dani Kass on Law360. This conclusion brings to an end Vanda’s efforts to resuscitate patents related…
Contract management. Compliance updates. Discovery responses. Intellectual property portfolio management. These rote, often-time-consuming tasks can all be part of an in-house counsel’s day-to-day schedule. The pressure on General Counsels (GCs) and in-house legal teams is rising as corporations globally deal with an increase in legal workload, due to a host of factors including regulatory shakeups,…
In a notable legal contest, the Jane Street Group LLC’s attempt to secure an emergency order has been refused by a New York Federal judge, following allegations that rival firm, Millennium Management LLC, along with two of its previous employees, have stolen and misused a proprietary trading strategy. Since the case has been put forth,…
Nestle USA Inc., along with two involved food distributors, have reportedly reached a settlement in a significant legal dispute. The case, which was heard in a Texas federal court, centered on allegations of trademark infringement, accusing the distributors of selling so-called gray-market versions of Nescafe Clasico and Abuelita products. With a settlement now reached between…
As corporations continue to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technology into their operational procedures, it’s vital to implement protective measures aimed at mitigating various risks associated with this still-evolving tech sector. This point was driven home by legal professionals during a recent New York City Bar panel discussion. The rapidly advancing capabilities of AI may bring…
On Friday, Kathi Vidal, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director, took issue with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) rejection of a petition challenging a lighting patent. Notably, the denial was grounded on a prior review of an identical patent by a separate company, which has since settled. Law360 reported this development but did…
In a recent announcement, a federal judge in California has called into question the $25.5 million punitive damages award granted to Skye Orthobiologics against a former employee. The individual was previously found guilty of breaching fiduciary duties by making unlawful use of Skye’s proprietary information. However, the judge has now asserted that the evidence supporting…
In recent legal news, leading streaming company Roku Inc. successfully defended against patent infringement allegations leveled by Ioengine LLC. The case was tried in a Texas federal court, where the jury concluded that Roku did not infringe upon two Ioengine patents with its variety of streaming players. Ioengine’s argument that its patents were violated was…
In a recent ruling, a Pennsylvania federal judge sitting in Delaware pronounced that Inmar Brand Solutions Inc.’s patents for its coupon-processing systems are concrete rather than abstract. This implicates that these patents should be maintained and are not subjected to annulment negating the ruling used under the U.S. Supreme Court’s Alice precedent. As reported by…
In a notable development in the realm of intellectual property rights, an Ohio federal jury recently ruled in favor of the creators behind the famed NBA 2K video game series. The case arose after a tattoo artist accused the game makers of violating copyrights he holds on tattoos adorning several prominent basketball figures including LeBron…
The legal landscape has seen a surge in patent infringement filings in California with one nonpracticing entity becoming particularly active. Within a startlingly short span of time, this company has launched 45 patent infringement actions against various businesses. High-profile names among the accused include global retail giants such as Walmart, music retailer Guitar Center and…
Luxembourg-based steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal is appealing to the U.S. International Trade Commission. The steel giant seeks to block electric vehicle imports from Vinfast, ostensibly the first Vietnamese company to distribute electric cars globally. According to Law360’s report, ArcelorMittal alleges that Vinfast infringes on its proprietary aluminum-steel coating patent. This move by ArcelorMittal showcases the ongoing…