In a recent legal development, a jury verdict of $287 million, secured by law firm Susman Godfrey, is being scrutinized in a federal court. The case concerns Netherlands-based company Koninklijke KPN N.V. and involves a breach-of-settlement agreement pertinent to patent infringement lawsuits. KPN brought forward that Samsung Electronics America Inc., the defendant, inadequately moved this…
In a recent legal skirmish, Texas-based law firm Ramey LLP successfully thwarted allegations accusing it of improper conduct while prosecuting a patent infringement lawsuit against Vizio Inc. The lawsuit pertained to methods for brokering data. Contrary to Vizio’s allegations, Ramey did not act in bad faith when representing Ortiz & Associates Consulting LLC in a…
Fish & Richardson, a prominent legal services provider, has announced the addition of two key members- Louis Fogel and Shaun Van Horn to their litigation group, particularly the life sciences industry team in Chicago. The move, announced on Wednesday, aims to strengthen the firm’s expertise in life sciences. Louis Fogel brings valuable experience in a…
In a trial revealing internal tensions within the National Rifle Association (NRA), the organization’s general counsel and two other senior leaders were found by jurors to have violated their statutory duties. However, it was concluded that these transgressions did not result in any financial loss for the NRA. The trial shed light on controversies within…
On Tuesday, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office released new guidance to determine “obviousness” in patents, stemming from recent Supreme Court precedent. Intellectual Property (IP) attorneys have stated that although the new guidelines could simplify procedures for utility patent prosecutors and their clients, there remain open questions about the application of this precedent on design…
In a recent development, an intellectual property attorney in New Jersey faced a setback in his bid to receive additional compensation following his departure from a law firm partnership in 2019. The appeal was dismissed by a New Jersey appellate panel, resulting in a hitch in the lawyer’s quest for remuneration. The former partner of…
Patent cases can often linger unresolved, particularly when the defendant is able to demonstrate the case lacked the necessary foundation to be brought forward in the first place. Until there exist mechanisms for certain patent claims to be expediently disposed of using alternative dispute mechanisms, such cases are likely to persist. It’s thus crucial, in…
Orrick has made a valuable addition to their Los Angeles roster – Laura Wytsma now assumes the role of partner within their Intellectual Property (IP) litigation team[1]. This move fortifies Orrick’s expertise in matters of patent law. Ms. Wytsma specializes in patent matters that come before the federal courts. Prior to joining Orrick, Wytsma has…
Sheppard Mullin has announced an expansion to its intellectual property practice in San Diego with the addition of a new partner, Jaime Choi. Highly skilled in patent prosecution, Choi has expertise in creating global IP portfolios, preparing opinions, and conducting product clearance for clients in the life sciences and high technology sectors. This information was…
Medical technology incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly coming under scrutiny by Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Recent decisions from the board have shown a trend of reversal on prior art rejection. This offers a contrasting view to the previous decisions with regards to the subject matter eligibility. Innovations under consideration encompass a variety…
In an effort to tackle patent thickets and reduce the cost of pharmaceutical drugs, US Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) recently hosted a bipartisan panel discussion to present a new legislation. The panel, entitled ‘Breaking Down Big Pharma Patent Walls’, was held at the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill. Understanding…
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and ACLU of South Carolina have brought to light a contentious issue with a lawsuit against the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC). The central argument is that the department’s policy, which prevents inmates from having personal contact interviews, including with news media, stands in violation of the First…
In the coming week, Samsung intends to seek a Texas court’s intervention in an increasingly controversial intellectual property matter. The tech heavyweight aims for a patent litigation company to disclose its interactions with litigation funders in the run-up to a trial in the following month. The trial seeks to determine whether Samsung’s previous in-house legal…
In a recent development, the Third Circuit has declined AbbVie Inc.’s plea to prevent a Pennsylvania federal court’s command to disclose attorney correspondences from a contentious patent case. The case has been accused of being deliberately instigated to safeguard AbbVie’s exclusive rights on a testosterone drug. The court has yet to release a detailed explanation…
In a noteworthy incident that has grabbed the attention of legal professionals globally, a lawyer handling his first patent case as lead counsel was recently sanctioned by a US Federal Court for insufficient investigation of presented claims before filing the original complaint and its succeeding amendments. Read more here. The judge for the case, Mary…
In May 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court made a ruling in the case of Amgen Inc. v. Sanofi that could reshape the future of antibody claiming in the United States. This pivotal verdict is anticipated to influence enablement and the widely adopted strategy of claiming antibodies on their function. The potential implications of this judgment…
In the context of the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications, one area that has come into focus is the inventiveness of AI technologies. The issue was brought to the forefront by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), which has been deliberating the role of AI in the invention process…
The world of patent litigation is notably dynamic and interconnected, where different cases, stakeholders and technologies often converge in unusual and intriguing ways. This was recently exemplified when a Federal Circuit brief was filed in a high-profile case, coinciding with the release of an unrelated Federal Circuit opinion. The common denominator between these two events…
On February 20, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court opted not to hear a lawsuit raised by a Massachusetts patent attorney. It is alleged in the suit that the California bar exam contains inherent age discrimination. The refusal of the Supreme Court to hear the case leaves open questions about the nature of such examinations and…
Brian Kinnear, a seasoned patent lawyer, has recently joined Husch Blackwell as a partner in the intellectual property (IP) practice group, as reported by the Denver-based firm. This move adds more strength and depth to the firm’s expanding IP sector. Prior joining Husch Blackwell, Kinnear operated from Perkins Coie, where he concentrated his practice on…
FisherBroyles, a full-service, cloud-based law firm, began the strengthening of their litigation practice by welcoming James Lin as a new partner in their Palo Alto, Calif., office. Lin was previously practicing at TechKnowledge Law Group, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, and Fenwick & West. Bringing a significant amount of expertise in patent litigation and licensing, Lin’s…
Less than a year after its decision, which ruled the admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina unconstitutional for explicitly considering an applicant’s race as part of their admissions process, the Supreme Court declined to wade into another dispute over race in school admissions. The justices rejected a request to review a…
Joshua Pond, a former attorney from Crowell & Moring, has started a new chapter in his career by joining the IP litigation practice of Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe. The firm’s announcement was made public on Tuesday. Pond was previously identified as a co-leader of Crowell & Moring’s ITC 337 litigation practice. His arrival at Orrick…
King & Spalding LLP has taken the lead in this week’s edition of Law360’s Legal Lions. This comes after a California federal jury conferred a $42.9 million award to mobile game platform Skillz, in a patent infringement case against its competitor, AviaGames. The decision represents another significant win inked onto the firm’s patent law portfolio….
In an intriguing trademark case, reputed Charlotte firm Arnold & Smith PLLC alleges that Arnold & Smith Law PLLC, based in Oklahoma City, has infringed upon its 16-year-old family of trademarks. The Charlotte firm has been operating under the ‘Arnold & Smith’ name since 2007 and is awaiting the approval of its trademark applications from…