Intellectual Property

A feud involving intellectual property and false advertising between two competing outpatient addiction clinics in Sacramento will continue following a federal judge ruling in California. The dispute comes amidst an increasing trend of legal battles concerning intellectual property within the healthcare industry. In this case, the conflict centres around allegations of copyright infringement and deceptive…

In a significant shift in personnel, it has emerged that three product liability and mass torts partners from Steptoe LLP have transitioned over to Venable LLP. This recent move, according to an announcement made on Tuesday, will see the partners take up their new roles in the law firm’s Chicago and Los Angeles offices. The…

A compelling case involving two software firms and presenting a captivating narrative of alleged corporate espionage, this legal battle has garnered significant interest among intellectual property attorneys everywhere. What sets this case apart from similar incidents, and consequently, the focal point of attention, is the $2 billion verdict that ensued. As per information shared in…

Pharmaceutical company Endo has launched a legal battle against federal health regulatory authorities, accusing them of erroneously approving a generic variant of the Adrenalin epinephrine injection. The firm’s lawsuit seeks to impose a stay on the decision. Endo’s move escalates the ongoing contention between brand-name drug manufacturers and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

The acquittal of Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co. Ltd. in United Microelectronics Corp. v. US, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on February 27, 2024, marked a significant yet predictable culmination to the Department of Justice’s contentious China Initiative. The China Initiative was an anti-espionage endeavor launched during the Trump…

In a recent development in a legal case revolving around the popular television series “Penny Dreadful”, a chill wind has swept through the claimant’s attempted narrative. A writer who filed a copyright infringement suit against Showtime, the production network behind “Penny Dreadful”, and the creators of the show, has had her case temporarily dismissed by…

For all legal professionals who have considered utilizing the practice of incorporating by reference in their court filings, the recent ruling in the case, Promptu Systems v. Comcast, should give them pause. The ruling by the Federal Circuit serves as a stark reminder of the general prohibition of this practice by courts and the possible…

In recent developments, the Georgia appeals court has endorsed a verdict, relieving a prominent patent docketing contractor from accountability for an alleged “clerical mistake”. This incident had an impactful ripple effect, resulting in a foregone patent application submission date, and thereby leading to a substantial lawsuit amounting close to $102 million. The complaining party, a…

Jenner & Block LLP, a well-known law firm, has recently reinforced its intellectual property practice by adding a seasoned trial lawyer to its team. The new addition has joined the firm as of counsel in its San Francisco office. The new recruit brings an abundance of experience and knowledge to Jenner & Block, having most…

In a recent turn of events, medieval-themed entertainment company, Medieval Times, has decided not to continue in trying to resuscitate its trademark infringement allegations against the labor union that represents its performers. This information emerged from a document officially filed in the Third Circuit. The original complaint by Medieval Times accused the labor union of…

In a recent legal move, a California federal judge has notably declined to award the $310,000 in attorney fees that a former executive of DraftKings claimed it had cost him to manage the bouncing of his lawsuit between federal and state court. According to judge’s ruling, the removal of the lawsuit under the direction of…

A successful legal bid by a non-profit organization now sees them seeking approval from a California federal judge for more than $300,000 in attorney fees. The organization, which takes on the responsibility of countering hate speech, has recently triumphed in a case against entrepreneur Elon Musk and social media firm X Corp. The case involved…

The dispute over the use of the term “The Education Lawyers” continues to reverberate within the legal community. Pennsylvania-based law firm, Jacobson & John LLP, has been accused by a rival outfit of misleading a federal court concerning the incontestability of the aforementioned phrase as a trademark. As per Jacobson & John’s claims, the terminological…

In a notable legal dispute, a consortium of Chinese companies has refuted claims by Abbott that they duplicated a 3D trademark for a device used in continuous glucose monitoring. They have strongly countered, arguing that the constituent features of the product do not merit trademark protection to begin with. This conflict reflects the increasing complexities…

Keeping work and play balanced is crucial for optimal performance in any career, and the world of law is no exception. On any given day, thousands of lawyers and legal professionals are tackling intricate legal issues, and for some, their pathway to success is aided by an unexpected source: sports. John Riccione, a seasoned lawyer,…

In the high-stakes world of casino gaming, intellectual property clashes can reach a fever pitch. In a recent development, a casino gaming firm has stepped up in defense of its “Mini Burning Hot” trademark, which has come under fierce challenge. The company alleges that its opponent is merely trying to rehash earlier legal proceedings against…

In a recent legal proceeding, U.S. Circuit Judge Todd Hughes has chided the defense attorney representing the owner of a patent enforcement company, alleging that the attorney manipulated a significant rule out of context to defy a contempt order for his client. The controversy centers around a critical interpretation and application of a specific rule,…

The elite legal world finds itself looking yet again to the Supreme Court as a precedent-setting case involving substantial financial stakes unfolds. Productive discussions centre around an investor in a defunct attempt to create a next-generation chemical-manufacturing technology, who has released a statement disclosing his intentions to petition the U.S Supreme Court. The point of…

Modulus Financial Engineering has instigated a trademark infringement lawsuit against Nvidia in a Texas federal court, as outlined in a recent article on Law360. The financial software company alleges that Nvidia has unlawfully adopted an identical ‘Modulus’ mark, connected to Nvidia’s open-source framework and artificial intelligence software, without securing permission from Modulus Financial. Nvidia, a…

On Monday, the Federal Circuit declined to alter a contentious decision from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) involving global tech giant Google and speaker brand Sonos. The ITC’s resolution allowed for certain redesigned Google Home products to remain in the market, a move greeted with protests from both parties. The tangled legal battle between…

Hytera Communications found itself in hot water again as an Illinois federal judge declared that the company has not taken sufficient action to avoid serious penalties. This follows Hytera’s violation of the judge’s orders by persisting with a Chinese intellectual property suit. The judge stated that the company’s recent instant messages exchanged with the Chinese…