In comparing real-world trials to mock trial competitions, attorneys Spencer Pahlke at Walkup Melodia and Justin Bernstein at UCLA have offered key insights into aspects of trial work that can be improved, according to a recent article on Law360. Gathering extensive data from these mock trials can highlight the most persuasive techniques and unveil the…
International law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, representing Grillo’s Pickles, has initiated a lawsuit against investment banking entity Harris Williams LLC. The lawsuit pertains to allegations of intellectual property misappropriation and violation of non-disclosure agreements. Harris Williams, a subsidiary of PNC Financial Services, is accused of disclosing proprietary pickle recipes with the intention to…
While advancements have been made towards gender parity in the legal industry, there is still a substantial distance to cover. A number of law firms, however, are demonstrating encouraging progress in dismantling the hurdles that frequently prevent women from securing leadership roles. A recent article by Kevin Penton discusses law firms that excel in having…
In a recent development in the world of patent law, the Wisconsin-based company, Kohler Co., is vigorously asserting design patent infringement claims over one of its many fixtures. The defendants in the case, Sweethome, an importer operating under the business name Sweethome247.com, has been accused of making profits off Kohler’s designs. As reported by Womble…
In relation to recent requirements that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) collect domicile information of all trademark applicants, some clarifications have been made. As required by the Lanham Act, this collection of domicile information is substantial evidence necessary to establish the applicant as a real person or corporation domiciled in the United…
In an industry that is pushing the boundaries of technology and artificial intelligence (AI), a significant legal ruling has occurred. In Thaler v. Perlmutter, 22-cv-01564-BAH, a federal District Court in the District of Columbia clarified on August 18, 2023, that United States copyright law only protects work created by humans. The assertion is clear: AI…
The current employment market presents complications for businesses across sectors. As many companies struggle with finding enough employees to cover shifts, costs for pay increases and recruitment continue to rise. Additionally, inflation and other market pressures are driving up operating costs, impacting bottom lines significantly – a predicament shared by law firms and corporations worldwide….
Understanding the basics of copyright law is critical in avoiding costly legal issues down the line. The world of intellectual property can be a labyrinth, and when it comes to the specific intricacies of copyright law, mess-ups can potentially cost firms millions in lawsuits. Leaning into this crucial topic, Bricker Graydon LLP is hosting a…
The Biden administration’s recent announcement regarding the drugs included in the inaugural round of Medicare price negotiations has raised some eyebrows within the legal fraternity. Legal experts foresee this development as potentially adding fuel to the ongoing litigation issues surrounding the program. It has been speculated that this move may pave the way for new…
Substantial conversations on intricate issues of design patents are at play in the Federal Circuit Court, with representation from diverse quarters like the legal counsels for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Taiwanese auto parts manufacturers, and preeminent insurance trade establishments. Among the debated topics is a legal operation undertaken by a competitor of General…
An Arizona-based consultant, who provides guidance to OnlyFans models, along with three former employees, who were allegedly lured from a rival, has been ordered to face a trade secrets lawsuit in Pennsylvania, following the decision of a federal judge that the court holds jurisdiction over the case. The plaintiffs in the suit claim that they…
An ongoing legal dispute has commanded the attention of international law circles as South American Intellectual Property law firm Marval O’Farrell Mairal seeks to recoup more than $170,000 in outstanding payments from several partners of the New York-based Abelman Frayne & Schwab LLP. The Argentinian firm has initiated legal proceedings in New York state court,…
Several partners of the New York-based legal firm, Abelman Frayne & Schwab LLP, are under spotlight as the South American intellectual property law firm, Marval O’Farrell Mairal, is pressing charges against them. As per the lawsuit, the Argentinian firm asserts the partners to be liable for a debt exceeding $170,000. This amount stems from IP…
In a move sparking considerable interest in both the technology and legal sectors, the U.S. Copyright Office has recently extended an invitation to the public to comment on the use of copyrighted materials to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The agency aims to gauge opinions on whether these uses should be disclosed and to what…
In a significant ruling on Tuesday, the D.C. Circuit court announced a crucial decision concerning a niche publisher of gothic literature and the U.S. Copyright Office. The court concluded that the Copyright Office’s insistence for the publisher to submit physical copies of every new publication to the Library of Congress, under the threat of immense…
In a recent development, a complaint against a beachwear company over allegations of fraudulent trademark registration has been dismissed by a federal judge in Manhattan. The plaintiffs argued that the firm secured a trademark deceitfully to win a settlement from a competing company. However, the court ruled in favor of the defendant, stating that the…
In a significant legal development, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) upheld claims in a technology patent, decisively dismissing Amazon’s contention that the claims were too apparent to justify patent protection. This result presents vital ramifications, especially for corporations and law firms practicing in Intellectual Property rights. Amazon had contended at PTAB that the…
In an increasingly globalized and tech-heavy climate, patent infringement disputes have become a focal point for multinational corporations and law firms alike. A recent real-life drama unfolded when the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) had to defend its decision regarding a drilling technology company’s diamond drill bit patents. The resolution of this case could offer…
The owner of the “Lucky 13” clothing brand recently experienced a favorable outcome in an extensive trademark suit. The brand was granted a default win against numerous counterfeiters in a ruling made by a federal judge in Illinois. This decision comes despite initial struggles, as the brand owners had made previous attempts to dismiss the…
In antitrust litigation concerning HIV drugs, differing plaintiffs’ counsel find themselves in discord. The root of the dispute revolves around allegations that Gilead Sciences Inc. and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. entered into a collusive agreement to delay the release of generic versions of HIV drugs. While consumers who lost their cases at trial are eyeing…
Federal trademark officials have recently reaffirmed a previous decision, denying a bid by a video game developer to register an image associated with a computer game as a trademark. The officials stated that sole identification of a character is not protected under trademark law. The game developer’s proposal to own the rights to the specific…
In a longstanding intellectual property dispute, baby stroller and playard importers have been vindicated by the U.S. International Trade Commission. The importers had been embroiled in a two-year battle with Graco Children’s Products and a Taiwanese manufacturer over allegations of patent infringement. The Commission’s decision, stated in a recent announcement, concluded that imports in question…
In legal news, one of the latest Federal Court cases, “Volvo Penta of the Americas, LLC v. Brunswick Corp., Appeal No. 2022-1765 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 24, 2023)” has made headlines for the unusual decision by the Federal Circuit. In this case, the Federal Circuit held that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) erred in…
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren along with one other Democrat in Congress are rallying their efforts to provide more affordable medicine for the American public. They believe this achievable by fostering greater collaboration between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and federal patent authorities. Critics argue that the cost of medicine in the United States…
In the realm of standard-essential patents (SEPs), litigation often follows cyclical trends aligned with generational shifts in technology. As the legal community holds its collective breath in anticipation of SEP litigation concerning 5G technology, other, less touted areas are emerging as potential candidates for increased licensing and litigation. This observation has been astutely noted by…