Intellectual Property

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Moderna Inc. have recently agreed to a final judgment of noninfringement in relation to a lawsuit brought forth by Alnylam. The lawsuit accused Moderna of using patented biotechnology for its Spikevax coronavirus vaccine. This judgment follows a ruling on claim construction by a Delaware federal judge, a ruling that Alnylam has…

Hip hop artist Future recently emerged victorious in a lawsuit claiming his 2018 song “When I Think About It” had infringed upon a track by a Virginia rapper, titled “When U Think About It”. The dispute was settled by an Illinois federal judge on Friday who determined that despite the similar themes and lyrics of…

Following the recent patent infringement trial, Elysium Health is now obligated to compensate W.R. Grace. The court case, held at a Delaware federal court, was based around the infringement of W.R. Grace’s patents, relating to its Tru Niagen brand of vitamin B3 supplements. The jury, having reached their verdict last Friday, agreed that Elysium Health…

In a recent ruling, a Montana federal judge dismissed a malicious prosecution claim lodged against firearm manufacturer, Proof Research Inc. This claim followed a multi-year trademark dispute concerning a rifle barrel with competitor, McGowen Precision Barrels. Key to the dismissal was an inadvertently disclosed email which was deemed protected under attorney-client privilege. This is a…

In an unfortunate lapse of response, two bar owners in Texas found themselves forfeiting $21,800 following a default judgement last Friday. At the heart of the matter was an allegation against the bar for improperly hosting a broadcast of the 2019 boxing match between Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Sergey Kovalev. As they failed to answer…

In a recent development, North Carolina has requested a federal court to dismiss new copyright claims stemming from a lawsuit presented by a photographer. The plaintiff alleges that a state agency violated his rights by unlawfully using his images and videos of Blackbeard’s famed shipwreck. In response, North Carolina has vigorously argued that it has…

In a decisive move from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, a decision from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) refusing to reassess a network protection patent belonging to Centripetal Networks has been overruled. The head of the office mandated that the PTAB examine the patent issue anew, offering Centripetal Networks another opportunity to…

Huawei and ADVA, two leading telecommunications companies, have mutually agreed to dismiss a contentious lawsuit pending in the Eastern District of Texas. The litigation had alleged that Huawei, a Chinese firm currently under sanctions, was demanding what was perceived as remarkably high royalty rates to license key international telecommunications patents. The lawsuit had even alluded…

As recently reported, a jury from the Western District of Texas has exonerated U.S. Well Services LLC of accusations that they infringed upon three hydraulic fracturing patents. These patents, it should be noted, are owned by Halliburton Energy Services Inc., a competing firm in the oilfield services sector. The ruling follows a heated legal battle…

In a development that could signal critical implications for pharmaceutical licensing in the United States, a D.C. Circuit panel declined to reinvigorate a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that pointed its crosshairs at an opioid medication settlement between Endo Pharmaceuticals and Impax. The dispute originated over the license Endo Pharmaceuticals granted to Impax,…

In a recent ruling, the Fifth Circuit court decided that a Munich Re unit is not liable for coverage to three strip clubs who face more than $1.4 million in damages. The charges stem from the unauthorized use of images of 16 professional models in advertising. The court’s determination centered around two exclusions in the…

In a recent development, Liberty University has requested a Virginia federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit lodged by the estate and son of its founder, Jerry L. Falwell. The lawsuit in question relates to the use of Falwell’s trademark and image. The university has termed this suit as “legally deficient” alleging that it cannot move…

Ballard Spahr LLP and Foley Hoag LLP, two globally recognized law firms, have recently bolstered their intellectual property (IP) departments. Ballard Spahr has added a new partner to its IP litigation group in New York and Foley Hoag has welcomed a fresh IP partner in its Boston office. The addition of these partners is aimed…

U.S. District Judge Alan Albright has declined Google’s appeal to relocate a patent lawsuit regarding a Google Maps feature from Texas to California. The Judge’s dismissal of the tech giant’s petition was underpinned by his assessment that Google had not presented a convincing case for the transfer. Geographic placement of court proceedings can be a…

In the impending phase of a multibillion-dollar dispute, tech giant Intel and patent licensing firm VLSI Technology are both seeking a favorable summary judgment from a California federal judge. This particular skirmish revolves around a chip patent case that carries potential implications of up to $900 million. The verdict, anticipated in a trial scheduled for…

The ongoing debate regarding the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is headlined by Congress and the Office’s approach of focusing solely on reducing multiple PTAB petitions. This strategy, as per Ashraf Fawzy’s argument at United Patents, is leading to an overcorrection resulting in unsound rules and statutes. These, in…

The Chinese pharmaceutical sector has oftentimes been a key focus for anti-monopoly investigations. A recent ruling by the Supreme People’s Court in the Yangtze River Pharma v. HIPI Pharma case, is making waves as the first antitrust litigation in China’s active pharmaceutical ingredient sector. According to analysis done by The Brattle Group, the ruling indicates…

A recent federal ruling in Kentucky is commanding the attention of legal professionals and corporations internationally, particularly those involved in issues related to intellectual property and commercial recognition. A Kentucky-based online school that provides continuing education for nurses sought an injunction against a competitor for using its name in advertising. However, the injunction was denied…

Legal services regulation has faced notable changes and challenges, with some believing it is currently experiencing a renaissance–albeit an unevenly paced and fragmented one. A noteworthy move in reshaping this landscape is how Colorado has recently allowed other types of legal providers, apart from attorneys, to offer specific services under certain circumstances. This innovative approach…

The legal world saw a notable shift this week as esteemed law firm Quarles & Brady LLP made the announcement of expanding its team. The firm revealed that it has recruited four new attorneys from Jennings Strouss & Salmon PLC. The newly hired professionals have been welcomed into their Phoenix office, showing a considerable emphasis…