In a recent development from the U.S. District Court in New Jersey, the ongoing trademark infringement lawsuit involving the maker of Peeps and a rival candy producer has taken an intriguing turn. The court has decided not to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the manufacturer of the iconic marshmallow treats, Peeps, which accuses a competitor…
In a recent legal development, Deckers Outdoor Corporation, known for its iconic Ugg boots, secured a temporary victory in an antitrust lawsuit brought by rival footwear company Quince. The case was dismissed by a California federal judge, who found that Quince did not adequately prove that Deckers engaged in sham litigation to stymie competition. This…
The Boeing Company is currently embroiled in a contentious intellectual property dispute with Wilson Aerospace, a Colorado-based company, concerning technology used in NASA’s lunar exploration initiatives. Wilson Aerospace has demanded nearly twelve years’ worth of Boeing’s financial records, arguing that these documents are essential to substantiate their claims about unauthorized technology usage. However, Boeing has…
In a verdict delivered by a Delaware federal jury, Quectel Wireless Solutions has been ordered to pay $3 million in damages for the willful infringement of a telecommunications patent owned by Philips. The decision highlights the ongoing complexities of patent litigation in the telecommunications sector. The case centered around a technology utilized by Quectel that…
In a significant development within the realm of biotechnology and artificial intelligence, a Delaware federal judge has decided not to dismiss patent infringement litigation brought by Guardant Health Inc. against Tempus AI Inc. The lawsuit centers on allegations that Tempus AI violated Guardant’s patents, which cover technology pivotal for analyzing cancer-related genetic data to enhance…
In a high-profile case that speaks to the growing legal battles over technology and intellectual property, federal prosecutors have requested that former Google software engineer Linwei Ding be sentenced to nearly six years in prison. Accused of stealing trade secrets related to artificial intelligence, Ding’s case is being closely watched by many in the tech…
In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over trade secrets, a Colorado-based sod company has petitioned a federal judge for sanctions against former employees and competing businesses. The company contends that these parties failed to preserve crucial electronic files, potentially vital in demonstrating whether they had obtained, transferred, or utilized sensitive, proprietary information….
In a recent legal development, a California federal judge dismissed a proposed class action brought forth by a Los Angeles-based 3D artist against Meta Platforms Inc. The crux of the artist’s complaint centered on allegations that Meta removed copyright management information from artworks utilized to train artificial intelligence systems. Although the suit was dismissed, the…
In a notable decision, a Texas federal judge has dramatically reduced a $9.2 million jury verdict against GlobalFoundries Inc. for patent infringement, trimming the award to $1 million. The reduction came after scrutinizing the damages theory presented by Katana Silicon Technologies LLC. The judge identified several weaknesses, leading to a significant cut in the compensation…
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has recently unveiled a new practice group focusing on retail, digital commerce, and consumer brands. This practice aims to assist clients in navigating the complexities of rapidly evolving and highly regulated markets. By launching this initiative, Bradley Arant seeks to bolster brand protection and maintain public trust, crucial components in…
Two former executives of Alpine IQ Inc. have initiated legal proceedings against the company and its CEO, alleging they were wrongfully accused of misappropriating the firm’s intellectual property. The accusations surfaced following their termination from the cannabis SaaS provider, and now the plaintiffs are making their case in a Colorado federal court. This lawsuit throws…
In an intriguing melding of career interests, Kalshi’s General Counsel has successfully integrated two seemingly contrasting passions: gaming and law. The blend of these fields is not entirely novel, but the way in which professionals are now cultivating career paths that bridge diverse disciplines is unique. Kalshi, a platform enabling users to trade on the…
In a recent legal development, a federal judge has declined a request from three former sales representatives of Silver Fern Chemical Inc. to overturn a significant $1.9 million jury verdict. The verdict stems from a trade secret dispute, where Silver Fern Chemical accused the representatives of misappropriating confidential customer information. The court found that the…
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently decided not to reconsider Boeing’s request to revisit a previous ruling, which had reinstated a $72 million jury verdict in favor of Zunum Aero Inc., a startup specializing in electric jets. Boeing argued that the case should move to the Federal Circuit due to the involvement of patent…
A Florida federal judge has partially trimmed allegations brought by an Illinois software company concerning the theft of bitcoin ATM source code, allowing most claims to proceed while dismissing two counts of conversion. The case pits the software company against its former developer and other defendants, with the court ruling that the conversion allegations lacked…
In a recent development from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Director John Squires has made a pivotal decision by instituting reviews for six patents and rejecting five other requests. This action highlights the ongoing efforts to refine and streamline patent evaluations within the agency. The reviews, announced on August 26, 2026, aim to address…
The Federal Circuit has reinstated a telecom patent previously invalidated by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) following a challenge from Cisco Systems Inc. This decision marks a significant turn in the longstanding debate over patent claim construction, which had initially led to the patent’s dismissal. The patent in question relates to technologies crucial…
In a notable decision around the protection of digital information within high-stakes corporate environments, a North Carolina federal judge has dismissed counterclaims by Joe Gibbs Racing’s former competition director. The ex-director accused the prominent NASCAR team of violating state and federal cyber statutes by accessing information deemed “off-limits” on his devices during a forensic review….
The Boeing Company successfully thwarted an attempt by a Colorado aerospace firm to expand the scope of depositions in a legal battle over purportedly stolen patented technology related to NASA’s moon exploration program. The ruling was delivered by a Washington federal magistrate judge, marking a significant procedural win for Boeing. The Colorado company claimed that…
The launch of a new social media platform, Twitter.now, has been officially announced by Operation Bluebird, a Virginia-based startup. The company claims to be reviving the “Twitter” name and logo, which they argue were abandoned following Elon Musk’s rebranding of the platform to X in 2022. This bold move marks a significant development in the…
In the swiftly evolving landscape of intellectual property (IP) law, due diligence in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has become a crucial concern. Federal courts have recently sanctioned IP litigators in cases involving patents, trademarks, and copyrights for submitting work generated by AI without adequate human verification. This trend highlights the importance of…
In a recent development, the Texas federal court has denied Canva US Inc.’s motion to sanction a prominent patent attorney involved in litigation initiated by HyperQuery LLC. The ruling, delivered by the judge, found that the arguments presented by HyperQuery were not “exceptionally meritless,” thus allowing the case to proceed without sanctions against the attorney….
In the competitive landscape of Texas’s legal market, offering attractive compensation packages has become a pivotal strategy for corporations aiming to attract and retain top in-house legal talent. As the state’s economy continues to expand, particularly in sectors like energy and technology, the demand for skilled legal professionals has intensified, prompting companies to reassess their…
A recent legal development has emerged in the ongoing trade secrets dispute between a Colorado consulting firm, Innovate Consulting, and a tribal business corporation. The consulting company, together with its founder, has petitioned a federal judge to dismiss the contract claim made by the tribal entity. The legal contention centers around the revivability of the…
The legal landscape in Dallas is witnessing a notable shift as a group of intellectual property litigators from Cozen O’Connor transitions to Skiermont Derby. This move is part of a strategic expansion by Skiermont Derby, which aims to strengthen its foothold in the competitive IP litigation market. Led by experienced trial attorney Mark Lang, the…