A recent legal dispute has erupted in Seattle, where the Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority has initiated legal action against Pike Place Fish Market Inc., the prominent tenant of Seattle’s historic downtown market. The allegations, as laid out in a complaint submitted to a federal court in Seattle on Wednesday, express concern that…
In a significant development in the ongoing battle against counterfeit products, Amazon launched two lawsuits in Seattle federal court on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. The company has accused two social media influencers of using their platforms to advertise knockoff luxury brand products. These influencers, according to Amazon, are part of a wider scheme involving third-party…
Noted tech-giant Apple Inc. has successfully defended its stance regarding a wireless charging patent in a recent challenge. On Tuesday, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) declined against letting Irish patent licensing company, Scramoge Technology Ltd., amend this particular patent. The PTAB supported Apple’s argument that the anticipated new claims put forward by Scramoge…
On Wednesday, the Connecticut Supreme Court commenced its 2023-24 term by hearing arguments in two of the three appeals that have sprung from a trade secrets conflict. The major parties involved in this dispute are Dur-A-Flex Inc., based out of East Hartford, and multiple defendant companies associated with former Dur-A-Flex employee and research chemist, Samet…
In a notable decision, a California federal judge has ruled in favour of a photographer who accused Penske Media Corp.’s celebrity real estate website, Dirt.com, of infringing his copyright protected works. The ruling is an early win for the photographer, as it rejects Penske Media Corp.’s assertion of ‘fair use’ as an affirmative defense. The…
In recent legal developments, a Federal Circuit panel dismissed an effort to revitalize claims in an antenna system patent. This patent had been nullified by the Patent and Trial Appeal Board, despite procuring a $2.4 million infringement verdict in Texas federal court. Principally, these patent claims are related to an antenna system used in technological…
In a recent decision, a federal judge from California rebuffed software company Proofpoint’s call for attorney fees in a contentious $14 million trade secret theft case versus a former executive and rival firm that subsequently employed him. Judge’s ruling draws from his conclusion that the evidence substantiating the jury’s verdict of willful misappropriation of trade…
Wireless and video technology company, InterDigital, has reportedly instigated legal proceedings against tech giants Lenovo and Motorola, alleging patent infringements. The claims, made in federal district court and at the International Trade Commission, concern an assortment of Lenovo and Motorola devices. These range from laptops and desktop computers to tablets and smartphones, which are allegedly…
In recent legal developments, counsel for a group of drug wholesalers have alleged Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. of costing them in the ballpark of several hundred million dollars. The supposed reason? Deliberate stalling in relation to the introduction of off-brand versions of Takeda’s gout medication, Colcrys, into the market. This prominent pharmaceutical controversy unfolded before…
In a recent ruling, a federal judge based in California rejected a bid to prevent Planet Hollywood’s founder from using the name “Breakfast Club” for his new influencer café. The judge voiced skepticism about likelihood of any confusion between the new establishment and a similarly-named brunch spot based in Texas. The judge also raised significant…
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools undoubtedly hold the potential to significantly enhance the gaming industry, offering more complex controls over nonplayer characters, powerful chess opponents, and improved gameplay. However, these tools should not be hastily integrated into gaming platforms. According to attorneys at Linklaters, there is a crucial need for a thorough governance strategy in place…
A New York federal judge on Wednesday rejected a last-minute request from Dynamic Marketing and The WowLine to modify or postpone a patent infringement trial. The jury trial, concerning claims over Wallet Ninja multi-tools, is scheduled to commence on Monday. Indicating her irritation, the judge issued a stern warning to the companies, indicating that further…
A high-profile, venture capital-funded startup, headed by a former executive from leading biotechnology company Amgen, has informed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of settling its lingering patent disputes with Amgen. Details of the agreement reached between the two parties have not been disclosed. Amgen, previously employing the currently unnamed executive, is renowned for its…
A recent legal proceeding has highlighted the importance of transparency in professional relationships, especially when digital assets are in play. A Connecticut-based law firm has taken legal action against a web consultant it hired, alleging that the consultant failed to disclose a “long-standing professional relationship” with an online photo provider. This information came to light…
As generative artificial intelligence technologies continue to develop, they carry with them legal implications that are only now starting to unfold through litigation in the United States. These new cases present the unprecedented questions raised by this constantly evolving technology. These questions include issues related to privacy, consumer safety, and intellectual property protection. A handful…
In our rapidly advancing digital age, the landscape of copyright and patent protections is being fundamentally reshaped by the inherent complexities presented by artificial intelligence (AI). With AI now enabling the creation of new inventions, as well as a multitude of text, images, videos, and other content at unprecedented speed and ease, existing intellectual property…
In a landmark ruling concerning copyright law and the ever-evolving field of technology, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia decreed that work created autonomously by Artificial Intelligence (AI) would not be granted copyright protection. The court’s decision rests on the principle that copyright law only protects the fruits of intellectual labor…
Where was all the buzz around Threads, the new social media application from Meta, when it first launched? The Meta platform, once known as Facebook, proudly announced that more than 30 million users had signed up within 24 hours of the app’s public launch. The application, which is currently closely associated with and requires an…
In a noteworthy decision, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia upheld the Copyright Office’s refusal to grant a copyright registration for a piece of art crafted by an artificial intelligence (AI) computer system. The case was brought forth by Stephen Thaler, who sought to copyright visual art developed by his AI system….
In a noteworthy legal events, the Federal Circuit has vacated and remanded a ruling by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in the Volvo Penta patent case. The PTAB had previously found all claims of a Volvo Penta patent to be unpatentable due to perceived obviousness. The relevant patent, registered as US Patent 9,630,692,…
In what is unfolding as a significant legal battle within the world of social media and law, a former shareholder of Greenberg Traurig LLP and his divorce lawyer have filed a $150 million defamation and cyberstalking lawsuit. The suit, filed in Florida federal court earlier this week, alleges a social media influencer engaged in a…
On Tuesday, an interesting development saw the Federal Circuit taking a critical view of the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) recent decision related to Roku Ultra streaming products. The Federal Circuit noted that the decision that the original software for Roku’s Ultra streaming products infringed a patent, despite the lack of infringement in updated models, was…
In a recent move by the United States District Court in Delaware, Candid Care Co. received approval to pursue a declaration stating that its operations do not infringe upon the teledentistry patent held by its competitor, SmileDirectClub. The ruling by the Federal Judge took into consideration the history of SmileDirectClub’s litigations and its assertive patent…
In an intriguing development, a trademark lawsuit filed by a marketing and consulting firm was dismissed by a Michigan federal judge on September 5, 2023. The judge stated that accusations of the company infringing upon a Florida woman’s right to the term “behavioral intelligence” did not provide sufficient grounds for a lawsuit in Michigan. The…
In a significant development regarding international sanctions, Switzerland has put into action the European Union’s 11th sanctions package against Russia on August 16th, significantly widening the scope of current restrictions, as well as expanding its exceptions. This was noted by White & Case LLP. This newest set of sanctions encompasses several diverse domains. To illustrate,…