The Federal Circuit recently declined a petition from Crocs Inc., a company well-known for its foam clogs, seeking a rehearing in its legal battle over alleged trademark infringement by several importers. The company had been appealing for an import ban against the entities it claimed were importing footwear infringing on its trade dress, aiming to…
In a notable resolution to a legal dispute, defense contractor BAE Systems has settled a lawsuit it initiated against L3Harris Cincinnati Electronics Corp. The case, filed in a New York federal court, revolved around allegations that L3Harris unjustly excluded BAE from a naval defense technology contract, despite having been privy to BAE’s proprietary information. This…
CureVac, a subsidiary of BioNTech, has initiated a legal battle against Moderna, asserting that its COVID-19 vaccine infringes on several of its patents related to messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. The German company alleges that Moderna has “exploited” its innovations without proper licensing agreements, creating tension in the competitive field of vaccine development. Moderna’s vaccine, one…
In a recent legal development, a Florida federal judge has ruled to dismiss portions of a lawsuit brought by a collection of photographers against Uber Technologies Inc. The plaintiffs alleged that UberEats, the popular food delivery service, had infringed on their copyrights by using their photographs without permission. The court, however, determined that one of…
The recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in Cox Communications Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment may prompt legislative action due to its implications on copyright infringement cases. On March 25, the Court held that the intent for contributory copyright infringement can only be established if a defendant induced the infringement or if the service…
In an unusual turn of events, a legal professional from an eminent law firm has reportedly garnered $63 million for merely three months of work. This impressive payout aligns with an unspecified project undertaken by Paramount and Skydance and is sending ripples throughout the legal community. Such a compensation structure is drawing considerable attention, sparking…
The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to hear an appeal from attorney William Ramey, who was contesting $255,000 in sanctions levied against him and his client. These sanctions were the result of a patent lawsuit against Google deemed frivolous by a California court. Ramey’s appeal argued that the lower court used an incorrect legal standard…
In an era of rapidly evolving technological advancements, Questel, a Paris-based intellectual property software and services company, has announced the launch of QaECTER, an AI model developed for semantic patent retrieval. The company claims that this innovative model excels across various metrics, outperforming competing systems even when they are significantly larger in scale. The QaECTER…
As artificial intelligence continues to integrate into the legal landscape, corporate legal teams and law firms are grappling with its implications for intellectual property protection. The fusion of AI and human talent presents both opportunities and challenges, particularly as traditional IP frameworks struggle to keep pace with technological innovations. The evolving capabilities of AI in…
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) recently faced a setback as the D.C. Circuit Court declined to reinstate an investigation involving a former expert who was retained by Qualcomm. The case revolved around allegations that the expert had violated a protective order. The ITC’s attempt to revive the inquiry was blocked, as the court dismissed…
U.S. District Judge Alan Albright announced his departure from the Western District of Texas, marking the close of an influential eight-year tenure in shaping U.S. patent law. Renowned for transforming the district into a pivotal venue for patent litigation, Albright reflected on his term and shared insights in a recent discussion. His forthcoming return to…
A recent jury decision in Manhattan has led to a substantial financial repercussion for a prominent art publisher. The federal jury awarded over $102 million in damages to the Morgan Art Foundation, determining that the publisher had unlawfully exploited the work of the renowned artist Robert Indiana, famously known for his iconic “LOVE” design. This…
A 21-year-old founder of an emerging artificial intelligence company has come under legal scrutiny in California’s federal court. He allegedly impersonated a licensed real estate appraiser to gain access to a proprietary data collection tool used by a residential appraisal software company. The startup founder is accused of leveraging this tool’s intricate data functionalities, integrating…
Joe Gibbs Racing LLC, a premier NASCAR team, achieved a legal victory with a North Carolina federal court decision that prevents their former competition director, Christopher Gabehart, from utilizing or disclosing the team’s trade secrets. The court found that the racing team is likely to succeed on their claims of misappropriation and breach of contract…
Pfizer Inc. and Dexcel Ltd., an Israeli pharmaceutical company, have agreed to discontinue a legal battle concerning the heart drug Vyndamax. This agreement was reached just before the case was set to proceed to a bench trial. Pfizer’s legal action aimed to prevent Dexcel from manufacturing a generic version of Vyndamax, a medication designed for…
In a contentious battle unfolding in the Delaware Chancery Court, biotech companies AnaptysBio and Tesaro, along with Tesaro’s parent company, GlaxoSmithKline LLC, are locked in a dispute over the scope of discovery related to the cancer drug Jemperli. Both parties have accused one another of attempting to manipulate the evidentiary record as they prepare for…
In a recent legal development, a federal judge in California dismissed one of the seven counts in Getty Images’ lawsuit against Stability AI, focusing on allegations surrounding artificial intelligence-generated images. Despite the partial dismissal, the majority of Getty’s claims are set to proceed. These include accusations that Stability AI’s image generator unlawfully integrates portions of…
In a recent development from the Northern District of California, rock photographer Joe Giron has opted to drop a copyright lawsuit against a financial technology firm. The case, which revolved around an alleged unauthorized use of a photograph of the iconic musician Kurt Cobain, has been formally closed by a judge’s approval of the dismissal…
The legal battle over a video capturing basketball legend Michael Jordan has been reignited as the Second Circuit Court of Appeals breathed new life into a videographer’s copyright claims. The court’s decision criticizes the lower court’s dismissal of claims related to a video showing Jordan intervening in a fracas, as well as screenshots employed alongside…
In the latest series of decisions, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires has issued a bulk order granting five inter partes reviews (IPRs) under the America Invents Act, while denying four others. The decisions were rendered with minimal commentary, a strategy that has become increasingly common in recent practice. This approach is part…
The Federal Circuit recently upheld the U.S. International Trade Commission’s decision in favor of Keysight Technologies Inc., absolving it of allegations made by Centripetal Networks LLC regarding patent infringement in the cybersecurity domain. This ruling includes a notable finding that invalidates several claims within one of Centripetal’s patents. The decision signals significant implications for ongoing…
Corcept Therapeutics Inc. is urging the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to reconsider a panel’s decision that upheld a lower court’s ruling in favor of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. regarding the production of a generic version of Korlym, a drug used to treat Cushing’s syndrome. Corcept contends that the panel improperly…
The trial of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. under allegations of racketeering has been rescheduled from June to September by a federal judge in Brooklyn. The delay comes after U.S. prosecutors revised the charges over the weekend, streamlining what has been a prolonged legal battle for the Chinese telecom giant. These developments are part of a…
A recent hearing in a Massachusetts federal court has unveiled surprising details in the ongoing trademark dispute between Birkenstock and White Mountain. The crux of the legal dilemma centers on Birkenstock’s delay in filing a trademark infringement claim, which has allegedly put its iconic brand at risk. The judge presiding over the case expressed skepticism…
The Federal Circuit has decided not to rehear a pivotal case concerning Sony’s PlayStation controllers, effectively ending a legal battle over a claimed $500 million in damages. The patent dispute centered on allegations that Sony’s controllers infringed upon a computer input device patent. However, the court previously ruled in favor of Sony, finding no infringement…