In a recent legal development, a US District Judge in California has jumped into action, responding favorably to a preliminary injunction filed by streaming giant, Netflix. This is in response to a patent infringement claim by a Finnish inventor who has been accused of shifting his assets to a Finnish corporation. The intriguing claim comes…
In a noteworthy development in the automotive and tech law landscape, auto manufacturer FCA has reached a resolution in the federal court suit pressed by patent company MicroPairing Technologies, based in Michigan. The suit asserted that FCA’s in-vehicle screen software systems were infringing on multiple patents held by MicroPairing. The resolution of this case denotes…
In a recent development, a California federal judge denied the request of software company WalkMe for a temporary restraining order in its ongoing lawsuit. WalkMe’s suit alleges that a competitor had illicitly interfered with its customer contracts and accessed confidential data without an official approval. The judge’s refusal to grant the restraining order is expected…
Yale University, accompanied by one of its faculty members, is set to reconcile allegations of falsifying claims by remitting $1.5 million, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Connecticut publicized on Thursday. The accusations primarily revolve around the non-disclosure of patents relative to the medicinal use of intranasal ketamine for depression treatment. The established settlement also involves…
A judgement against a software engineer has been temporarily suspended by a Nevada federal judge. The said software engineer was found to have infringed Yuga Labs’ Bored Ape Yacht Club non-fungible tokens, leading to a $194,000 default judgement being pronounced against him. The judge ruled in favor of a freeze because the accused party would…
The U.S. International Trade Commission has taken decisive action by announcing a partial exclusion order for products originating from select Chinese golf club manufacturers following a detailed investigation into patent infringement allegations put forth by an Arizona-based company. As part of the order, the named Chinese manufacturers will be restricted from exporting certain golf club…
In a recent judgment, a Ninth Circuit panel rejected a Washington-based tech company’s defense under California’s anti-SLAPP statute, which it put forward to shield itself from proposed class claims. The tech company stands accused of illicitly profiting from the intellectual property and publicity rights of California residents. Anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) laws have…
In a decisive move on Thursday, a federal judge in Washington granted approval to a $12 million settlement between convenience store chain MNS Ltd. and Hawaiian coffee farmers. The dispute arose from accusations that the retail giant engaged in deceptive marketing practices, selling products that were falsely labelled as authentic Kona coffee. The farmers issuing…
Travelers, the renowned insurance company, has recently notified a Connecticut federal court that it has effectively settled its trademark lawsuit against an unauthorized merchandise seller. This was not the first time the seller had been specifically asked by Travelers to stop using its iconic logo. Over the years, the Travelers logo, reflecting a red umbrella,…
Abbott, the global healthcare company, has received a partial victory in a suit against Novartis, the Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company. The lawsuit sought clarification whether Abbott had infringed Novartis’s patent involving a DNA replication method, alleged to have been utilised in Abbott’s HIV test. An Illinois federal judge has determined that parts of the Novartis…
In an effort to keep up with the rapid progress in artificial intelligence, the US Copyright Office has issued a call for public comments regarding the intersection of AI and copyright law. The move is seen as an opportunity for stakeholders to express their viewpoints on whether legislative or regulatory steps may be necessary in…
In recent legal news, an early victory was awarded to Audible on Wednesday by a New York federal judge in a proposed class action. The litigation, brought on by two book publishers, accused the company of withholding due royalties on books that had been exchanged. The judge ruled in favor of Audible, stating that the…
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has recently enacted an amendment to the Export Administration Regulation’s (EAR) definition of “release”, in a move that is expected to have far-reaching implications for the provision of access information related to object code software. As a consequence of this change, it’s anticipated that more situations will now…
In a recent court case, the Tenth Circuit showed skepticism towards the government’s allegations that a former University of Kansas professor’s failure to disclose his job pursuits in China held relevance to federal grant funding decisions. During the proceedings, one judge brought to light the apparent “failure of evidence”. This scrutiny occurred in the midst…
The state of New York has recently passed legislation which will impact the ability of employers to claim ownership over inventions developed by their employees. The newly enacted law, A. 5295, applies to all intellectual property created by employees. Effective immediately, Governor Hochul has signed into law a new definition of what is considered an…
Total Quality Systems Inc., a Utah-based defense contractor, is aggressively responding to accusations from a past business associate. The firm is currently embroiled in a legal dispute, wherein it accuses the former partner of defamation and misappropriation of trade secrets. The company has requested that a federal judge dismiss counterclaims launched by the ex-partner that…
Almost a decade ago, the California Supreme Court reshaped the gatekeeping role of trial judges with its decision in Sargon Enterprises Inc. v. University of Southern California, transforming how and when expert opinion testimony was admitted in court. This decision gave unprecedented discretionary power and a significant level of responsibility to trial judges, marking a…
The Federal Circuit recently upheld a decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), declaring the claims in an Elekta patent on a device used in radiation therapy as invalid. The court concurred with PTAB’s judgment on Thursday, stating that the elements presented in the patent were overly apparent. Elekta, a significant player in…
The 2020s have been a groundbreaking period for the tech industry, with the emergence of countless regulations. The question persists, however, will the same trend continue as the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) hastens? A webinar hosted on October 11th by Ontra aims to delve into this intriguing query. This CLE-eligible event will comprise of…
The past week concluded with a noteworthy legal feud in the patented technology realm. This episode involved the sports apparel titan, Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc., and Seirus Innovative Accessories, Inc., a popular brand known for their innovations in the outdoor gear segment. For those working in the Intellectual Property sector, this particular patent litigation…
The Trademark Office of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (referred to as either the “Chinese Trademark Office” or “the Office”) has recently commenced the registration process for trademarks filed for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other goods and services intended for use within the metaverse. The trademark filings spanned across various categories including downloadable digital…
The legal parameters and implications of digital ledger technologies continue to be a topic of rigorous scrutiny among legal professionals. This iteration of Polsinelli’s Bi-Weekly Blockchain+ bulletin serves as another significant roundup of key stories that navigate this very intersection of blockchain, Web3, crypto ecosystems and U.S. law. The bulletin, viewable here, includes insights curated…
In a recent significant development, a federal court in the Northern District of California granted a preliminary injunction in NetChoice v. Bonta, blocking the enforcement of the California Age-Appropriate Design Code (“Code”). The controversial Code was secheduled to come into effect on July 1, 2024. The successful injunction represents a substantial victory for NetChoice against…
The New York Labor Law has recently faced significant changes that will affect all corporations in the state. New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new section into law on September 15, 2023, which limits the assignment of inventions by employees to their employers. In accordance with a brief provided by Jackson Lewis P.C., the…
As industries across the globe adapt to the rapid advancements in technology, the construction industry is no exception. As it stands, standard form construction contracts don’t fully address the unique challenges posed by ‘Smart Infrastructure,’ a term coined to represent infrastructure projects that integrate both digital and physical elements. The analysis by Hogan Lovells highlights…