International Trade

In a significant decision last week, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires reaffirmed his stance on the intersection of intellectual property rights and international trade. Squires rejected Sinclair Pharma Ltd.’s petition to reopen its challenge against a patent held by Hydrafacial LLC concerning skin treatment methods. The denial comes after Squires initially terminated…

In the ongoing legal contest between semiconductor giants, Everspin Technologies Inc. has implored the U.S. International Trade Commission to dismiss a patent infringement case initiated by Avalanche Technology Inc. The crux of Everspin’s argument lies in the claim that Avalanche’s patents are inadmissible due to years of improperly availing “small entity” fee discounts that were…

In a recent development, the manufacturer behind Welch’s Fruit Snacks has initiated proceedings at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) against Cibo Vita, accusing the firm of patent infringement concerning its yogurt-covered snacks. The case highlights ongoing tensions in the competitive fruit snack market, as companies strive to protect their innovations in packaging and product…