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…
The president of a food equipment manufacturing company has recently called on the U.S. Supreme Court to reevaluate a Federal Circuit ruling that did not recognize him in conjunction with a Hormel patent for prepping bacon. As of now, no further information has been released on the aftermath of this plea. The full details regarding…
CBRE Inc. and CXRE LLC, two major brokerage firms, have confirmed to a Texas federal judge that they’ve settled a contentious trademark dispute. The quarrel between the two companies originated from accusations that CXRE LLC had perpetrated confusion and deception among customers through their use of a potentially infringing trademark. Since both corporations operate in…
In a recent decision handed down by the Federal Circuit, Meta (formerly known as Facebook) has seen its victory sustained in a battle over a disputed ‘Intent Engine’ patent. Claims within this patent, associated with technology designed to suggest web pages based on a user’s browsing activity, were assessed by the court and found to…
According to a federal lawsuit filed in Texas, a former baseball player, scout, and coach alleges Sony has infringed upon his copyright. The athlete, founder of a premier training program known as the “Future Stars Series,” accuses the electronics giant of appropriating the copyrighted name for its Major League Baseball video game. Sony, well-known for…
The Atlanta-based social club, known as The Gathering Spot, has emerged victorious from a trademark dispute against a similarly named business from Knoxville, Tennessee. The dispute apparently centered around the Tennessee company’s use of the same business name. This lawsuit ended with a Tennessee federal judge finding that the Knoxville business and its owner had…
Airline magnate Farhad Azima has recently sought legal sanctions against the law firm Dechert LLP. Azima has approached a federal judge in North Carolina with allegations that the international law firm was involved in a large-scale hacking operation aimed directly at him. Azima’s contention stems from what he perceives as the firm’s attempts to stall…
Recent developments have seen the First Circuit respond to a legal dispute between Allstate and two former agents over the use of customer information spreadsheets. The agents, who were of the belief that the spreadsheets were not classified as trade secrets, argued their right to utilize the data for their own independent business ventures. According…
The manufacturer of OtterBox products has reportedly initiated a stringent legal action targeting numerous third-party vendors on Amazon Marketplace. These sellers are allegedly involved in the distribution of counterfeit mobile phone cases and other related items. A substantial number of consumer reports suggest that these imitation products are inferior in quality when compared to authentic…
In its previous term, the U.S. Supreme Court managed to bring a resolution to a circuit conflict that had been ongoing for decades with the Dupree v. Younger verdict, a ruling that stated that purely legal matters settled during summary judgment did not need to be revisited in post-trial motions adhering to Federal Rules of…
The patent industry faces a concerning divide between early- and late-career practitioners, raising questions about its future sustainability. Challenges ahead for law firms include not just recruitment, but the adaptation to a shifting revenue landscape. Amidst these rising concerns, there’s one technological solution that’s seen by many as a potential lifeline – generative AI. According…