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…
In a recent announcement, Quarles & Brady LLP disclosed the addition of four attorneys to its Phoenix office. These new team members originally practiced at Jennings Strouss & Salmon PLC. With their inclusion, the firm bolsters its core competencies in the field of commercial litigation and intellectual property. The detailed account can be read here….
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…
The Federal Circuit has recently issued a decision that could potentially have significant implications for trademark law. The circuit, led by Judge Dyk, has partially challenged a long-standing belief that the burden of proving third-party marks were in use fell on the trademark applicant when determining the strength of the applicant’s mark. In the Spireon…
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…
In a recent advancement within the AI legal landscape, a D.C. federal judge has ruled that AI-generated artwork cannot be copyrighted. The Verge reports that the plaintiff, Stephen Thaler, utilized his own algorithm to create the debated artwork, further blurring the line between artist and AI. Renowned firm ArentFox Schiff recently issued a comprehensive legal…
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…
The landscape of intellectual property law, particularly in the biopharma industry, continues to rapidly evolve with technological advancements and legislative reforms. Kilpatrick Townsend recently held its semi-annual KTIPS (Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectual Property Seminar) in San Francisco, where firm attorneys led interactive discussions on these developments. Among the key topics discussed at KTIPS were enablement, written…
With the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent adoption of rules mandating disclosure of significant cybersecurity incidents, corporate legal departments are navigating uncharted territories. These new rules have a dual-edged impact, raising cybersecurity vigilance on one hand, but potentially exposing firms to the risk of compromise on trade secrets on the other, according to…
In a semi-annual intellectual property seminar – KTIPS – held by Kilpatrick Townsend in San Francisco, firm attorneys led two days of interactive discussions on the latest developments in the field. It was an opportunity for legal professionals to gain insight into the current state of intellectual property law, potential future changes, and corresponding challenges…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and creativity in the digital age; where does copyright law stand? If you’ve been tracking this intriguing intersection of technology and law, you must have come across the recent Thaler v. Register of Copyrights case. The decision of this case, handed down by the US District Court for the District of Columbia,…
Requests for the adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools continue to surge within numerous organizations across the world. These compelling technological developments, such as ChatGPT, presents a potential game-changer in how corporations and law firms conduct their business operations. Uniquely designed to brainstorm ideas and generate content quickly, GenAI tools could play an integral…
In recent years, nonpracticing entities have become increasingly active at the U.S. International Trade Commission. In fact, they have been responsible for bringing about a record 32% of Section 337 Investigations in 2022. This rise can be traced back to when Congress amended Section 337 in 1988. The amendments specifically allowed intellectual property rights-holders that…
For corporations and law firms alike, securing patent rights has always been a delicate yet crucial aspect of business practice. Existing practices may, however, be insufficient in fully capturing these rights, particularly when relying on employee handbooks, as suggested by a recent Federal Circuit case, Omni Medsci v. Apple. The case of Omni Medsci v….
In a recent decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a lower court’s ruling that there was no actionable infringement where an uncompleted building, sold under the authority of a bankruptcy court, was later completed (Cornice & Rose International, LLC v. Four Keys, LLC et al., Case No. 22-1976 (8th Cir….
In the past week, the London legal scene has experienced a wave of prominent litigation cases, among which are McLaren’s enforcement claim against race car driver, Alex Palou, a product liability claim against AstraZeneca over COVID-19 vaccine side effects, and a challenge raised by a senior Axiom Ince partner against his SRA suspension. Motorsport powerhouse,…
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has become an increasingly significant venue for the resolution of intellectual property disputes. On September 13, 2023, at 1:00 PM (EDT), Directors Uma N. Everett, Paul A. Ainsworth, and Josephine Kim will offer a webinar titled “Strategic Use of the ITC as a Complainant”. During this webinar, the trio will…