In a recent development impacting the corporate legal landscape, a Georgia federal judge has partially dismissed a lawsuit lodged by a startup against renowned fruit gift arrangement company, Edible Arrangements, on the grounds of intellectual property theft. Notably, the court has made significant trims to the case, specifically omitting copyright and trade secret claims, on…
In a recent development, a company aiming to commercialize patents that were granted to a former leading researcher for a company that has since been acquired by a prominent chipmaker has decided to settle a lawsuit against tech giant Intel. The suit was slated to be taken to a jury in Waco, Texas, in the…
In a recent ruling, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia determined that AI-generated works do not fulfill the “authorship” requirement needed for copyright protection, even if human prompting is involved. This verdict provides a crucial clarification on the status of AI and copyright laws within the United States. This decision came to…
Recently, VPR Brands issued a notable challenge to a Georgia federal court, requesting a dismissal of counterclaims alleging that its latest product violated the intellectual property rights of Elfbar, an e-cigarette produced by a Chinese manufacturer. The crux of VPR Brands’ argument is that there is nothing deemed "distinctive" in the "shape, coloring, font [or]…
Recent developments in trademark law have highlighted the challenges associated with translating creative works into other languages and the legal implications this brings. In particular, a precedential opinion by the US Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board emphasized the intricate nature of intellectual property rights and their limitations. The case, which involved…
In a recent development reported by Law360, a Connecticut federal judge repudiated another attempt by a food safety technology corporation seeking to interrogate the leading executive of a rival firm accused of encroaching on two patents. According to the Law360 report, the judge ruled that the testimony of the rival company’s executive would not likely…
In a recent U.S. District Court ruling, it was determined that artwork generated by AI (Artificial Intelligence) systems are not eligible for U.S. copyright registration. This decision, that emerged from the case of Thaler v. Perlmutter, hands a significant victory to the United States Copyright Office and its position that copyright protection can only be…
Jones Soda Co., popular for its unique beverage flavors, now finds itself embroiled in a patent lawsuit. A company based in California has lodged allegations against Jones Soda Co., claiming it has infringed upon a patented augmented reality technology. This technology has been employed by Jones Soda to create digital animations for its bottle labels,…
In what continues to be a barrage of patent infringement lawsuits, Tesla once again finds itself defendant for the third consecutive month, with the latest action filed on August 4, 2023. Graphite Charging Company LLC, the entity responsible for the recent lawsuit, submitted the action in the Western District of Texas. This is the latest…
In a comprehensive piece by Michael Lehet published on Law360, the role and responsibilities of knowledge management attorneys at law firms are given a deep dive. For the unacquainted, these professionals play a pivotal role in organizing and leveraging the legal knowledge within organizations to ensure its best use.[1] Practicing law isn’t only about creating…
A copyright lawsuit brought by a North Carolina artist against an online tie retailer has been dismissed by a federal judge. The artist had claimed the retailer stole one of her designs, but the court decreed that it lacked jurisdiction in the matter due to the scant volume of the company’s sales to the state….
In continuing developments of the patent world, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has taken the decision to review a number of claims within a magnesium patent. This patent, which pertains to magnesium used in fracking operations, is owned by a U.S. company. The review comes as a result of a challenge posed by…
The realm of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to push boundaries, frequently prompting legal debates around issues such as ownership, copyrights, and intellectual property rights. A recent case speaks to this continuously evolving landscape. In this case, the US District Court for the District of Columbia ruled in line with the US Copyright Office’s denial of…
Amid a hard-fought $200 million trade secret theft lawsuit, Alcoa, the aluminum titan, has directed its legal efforts to waive off the counterclaims issued by the opponent, Universal Alloy Corp. The counterclaims made by Universal Alloy, suggesting Alcoa’s actions as a sham litigation, have been considered by the latter as frivolous and baseless. This legal…
In a recent ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Axonics Inc. v. Medtronic Inc., the court has clarified the ability for inter partes review (IPR) petitioners to respond to new claim constructions proposed after an IPR is instituted. The court’s decision primarily focused on vacating a previous ruling from…
In the realm of intellectual property law, an emerging matter of contention is the nature of Terminal Disclaimers and their potential misuse as an ‘escape hatch’. Terminal Disclaimers, while playing a crucial role in the legal treatment of overlapping patents, are not designed to serve as convenient loopholes in patent law. This issue recently came…
In a recent precedent-setting decision that is already prompting discussion among legal professionals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit addressed a longstanding query related to Obvious-Type Double Patenting (ODP) and Patent Term Adjustment (PTA). The Court’s ruling in In re Cellect (No. 22-1293) was promulgated on August 28, 2023. Historically, the relationship…
The digital era demands adaptability and flexibility from legal professionals, particularly in understanding and categorizing new classes of assets. Unlike tangible, physical assets, a myriad of challenges arises when dealing with complex digital possessions such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), crypto tokens, cryptocurrencies, and other digital assets. Despite their intangible nature, possession of digital assets is…
In a recent landmark case, Stephen Thaler’s appeal of U.S. Copyright Office’s refusal to register a piece of art generated by his artificial intelligence (AI), labeled “Creativity Intelligence,” was rejected on August 21, 2023. The ruling was given by the U.S. District Judge Beryl A. Howell, who agreed with the Copyright Office’s stance that a…
With Intellectual Property (IP) assuming increasing importance in the AI and Power Electronics industry, leading law firm, Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C. announced a free-of-charge webinar on the subject. Entitled “Intellectual Property Protection Strategies for AI in the Power Electronics Industry”, the seminar will take place on September 7, 2023, at 11 am ET….
In a decision on Wednesday, the Federal Circuit stood behind a ruling of a Texas federal court regarding a patent settlement dispute between two Israeli software companies. The court denied the request of one software developer aiming to escape a patent settlement it had purportedly made with another, with our Judicatory explicitly stating that unequivocally,…
In recent legal developments unfolding out of Texas, a federal judge has quashed efforts by AT&T and Nokia to challenge a jury’s ruling on their infringement of two Finesse Wireless patents. These patents are particularly crucial to the reduction of interference in wireless networks. The judge stated that the jury’s verdict was backed by “substantial…
In a notable ruling, the Federal Circuit will not revive patent claims against Sony, specifically related to PlayStation consoles. The scuffle surrounds allegations that the PlayStation consoles infringe on certain patent claims. The patents involved purportedly cover technology that is designed specifically for gaming machines. The patent licensing company behind the allegations against Sony consistently…
In a noteworthy legal advancement, Samsung has failed in its attempt to evade a lawsuit that accuses the technology giant of infreringing on a set of patents encompassing features like voice assistant technology. A Texas federal judge has dismissed Samsung’s assertions that claim these patents are not enforceable. This development follows an ongoing dispute which…
Recently, a unique challenge in the California federal court has attracted attention in the legal community. A former attorney from Quinn Emanuel, now serving as a judge, stood before a California federal magistrate to defend against a sanctions bid from tech giant Apple. The case’s intrigue lies in the accusations made by Apple, which include…