Intellectual Property

The Federal Circuit committee currently conducting an investigation into the fitness of Judge Pauline Newman on the bench has posited that the judge’s lawsuit against her colleagues warrants dismissal. The crux of their argument lays in the belief the district judge delegated to the case lacks the authority to hear it. Judge Newman, at 96-years-old,…

The Court of Chancery in Delaware has ruled that a prominent drug company executive infringed on trade secrets and contravened his noncompete agreement, according to a detailed report. The executive, who co-founded a business that was later acquired by Sorrento Therapeutics Inc., reportedly began a side venture during his tenure, leading to allegations of breach….

In recent years, the Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International case, and its resulting rulings, have produced substantial shifts within patent law. The case has had implications that reach even the most niche sectors of patent portfolio development. However, not all corporations with a vested interest in patents fully grasp how these legal changes might…

In one of the pivotal moments for artificial intelligence governance, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has taken a step forward by proposing a new approach – the SAFE Innovation Framework. Notably, the framework has garnered attention due to its thoughtful and meaningful tenets, aimed at comprehending the future of artificial intelligence regulations within meaningful time…

Chicago Bears newcomer Gervon Dexter has taken legal action against an investment group over a name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreement he entered into while studying at the University of Florida. Dexter’s allegations suggest the deal illicitly sought a percentage of his professional income and was not adequately communicated to university administrators. The exact details…

Patent Quality Assurance LLC’s (PQA) recent challenge of a VLSI Technology LLC microchip patent has taken an interesting turn. This microchip patent is connected to a monumental $2.2 billion jury verdict against Intel Corp. With tensions running high, the director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has scrutinized PQA’s behavior during the proceedings….

Identity verification procedures at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are reportedly due to expand in light of discoveries that attorney support staff accounts on USPTO.gov have been subject to fraudulent use by foreign agents. On Friday, the USPTO announced that all staff – both existing and new – who use these accounts will…

North Carolina’s high court has partially revived a software developer’s suit, which alleges the developer was deceived into selling his technology to a pharmaceutical company. In the court’s latest ruling, it was found that there may have been a misinterpretation of portions of the purchase contract. Additionally, it appears that the developer was wrongly denied…

In recent legal news, a stem cell research startup backed by Gilead Sciences emerged victorious in a patent lawsuit. The case was brought forward by a rival entity backed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The allegations proposed that one of the founders of the startup, who previously held the role of a consultant,…

In the rapidly-evolving areas of sports and betting law, recent developments have been notably impactful. This includes a defused defamation case involving a chess prodigy, impending calls for a leadership change in Spanish soccer, and a failed attempt by Michael Avenatti to overturn his conviction for defrauding Nike. An intriguing defamation case wrapped up recently…

Apple Inc. and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) have disclosed that they are in the process of resolving a case involving the tech behemoth’s application for the “Smart Keyboard” trademark. The two parties reported to a Virginia federal judge that they’ve come to an ‘agreement in principle’ following the USPTO’s initial denial of…

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently been in the spotlight following its sua sponte director review of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) ruling in a case between Patent Quality Assurance LLC and VLSI. The case is seen by many as a potent reminder of the critical importance of clarity and…

A distinguished patent attorney has petitioned the Ninth Circuit to reconsider and reverse a California federal court’s verdict dismissing his lawsuit against Allergan, a multinational pharmaceutical company known for products like Botox. The suit pertains to patents involving dementia drugs. While details of the lawsuit remain intricate, the attorney’s appeal is particularly noteworthy because it…

The proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace has brought a plethora of new challenges and opportunities. The use of AI to execute job tasks can greatly enhance efficiency and productivity, but it also carries considerable risks and complications that employers must mitigate. Legal professionals Randi May and John Walpole from Tannenbaum Helpern…

The past week has been notably litigious in London, with a series of lawsuits making headlines across Britain’s legal landscape. In a noteworthy turn of events, a faltering funeral plan business lodged a claim against a former director, while decorated gambling hall operator, MaxBet, strategically sidestepped into the battleground with two fresh claims pertaining to…

Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease LLP, a prominent law firm, is strategically bolstering its team in Texas, with a notable addition from Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP. The firm recently appointed a distinguished intellectual property attorney from Sheppard Mullin as a partner in its Houston office. The move demonstrates Vorys’ endeavor to expand its…