Judge Pauline Newman, the oldest active federal judge at 96, is seeking reinstatement to the Federal Circuit, a specialized body with jurisdiction over patent and veterans’ benefit cases in the United States. Bloomberg Law reports that Newman urged a District of Columbia (DC) federal court not to end her bid for reinstatement prematurely. Newman initially…
The evolution of generative AI technology in legal industries raises unique ethical and intellectual property-related questions. As AI’s role within these respective sectors begins to increase, questions are emerging about the long-term impact of these applications on the nature of every day legal work. One of the primary concerns revolve around whether lawyers can use…
The world of intellectual property law heralds the arrival of a new AI-based technological tool, aptly named davinci. Constructed by Kili Technology Inc, a company known for creating high-quality data sets for AI training and delivering AI products to some of the industry giants like SAP and Airbus, davinci aims to “deliver better patents in…
Single-judge divisions in federal courts have given rise to a concerning trend known as judge-shopping, where plaintiffs purposefully launch a lawsuit in a division based on the perceived favorability of its judge. This issue is widespread, affecting at least 81 divisions nationwide, where just one or two judges preside over all the division’s cases. A…
In recent business and practice news, experienced attorney, Peter J. Armenio, has moved to join the reputable law firm Cahill Gordon & Reindel. He is joining as a partner in the litigation group and will be based in New York. The firm confirmed this notable recruitment event on Wednesday. Armenio carries with him a specific…
In joining forces with prominent law firm Dorsey & Whitney, Dana Herberholz and Jordan Stott have expanded the firm’s intellectual property (IP) capabilities. The pair who recently arrived as partners in the IP group will enhance the firm’s service offering from their new base in Boise, Idaho. According to the firm announcement, Dana Herberholz specializes…
In the landscape of increasingly high-stakes and complex intellectual property litigation, an aggressive race among law firms to grab eminent patent lawyers is apparent. Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe is among the law firms that have expanded their IP division amid this demand. As well as Orrick, the past week saw several other firms including Arnold…
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe has expanded its IP litigation practice in Chicago with the inclusion of Timothy Carroll to their team as reported on Wednesday. Prior to his joining Orrick, Carroll served as a partner at Venable LLP. His professional experience comprises the handling of patent cases and other significant IP matters, recurrently representing innovators…
Apple Inc., a leading technology corporation, has been caught in an intricate legal tango with Masimo Corp., a manufacturer of medical technologies, concerning their latest smartwatch models. As Apple was grappling with an import ban on its popular Apple Watch models, a move driven by legalities, it was concurrently striving to obstruct the impending introduction…
In a recent push to deepen its presence in the rare disease market, French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi has agreed to acquire US biotech firm Inhibrx. The deal, which comes with a hefty $2.2 billion price tag, aims to leverage Inhibrx’s innovative therapies for genetic disorders that primarily impact the lungs and liver. According to Bloomberg…
Kristi Sawert, a renowned figure in the legal field with 14 years of experience with the US Patent and Trademark Office, has now joined Fish & Richardson PC. She will be joining as a principal in the firm’s post-grant practice group, as recently announced by the firm. Her previous roles at the US Patent and…
Legal professionals grappling with contemporary intellectual property quandaries take heed: an intriguing question has been raised in corporate legal circles recently regarding the liability of artificial intelligence companies. Specifically, whether these companies could successfully argue against copyright liability, presenting the case that they did not compile or pay for material. This subject of copyright ownership…
Concerns about patents and copyrights ownership are becoming increasingly prevalent among in-house lawyers across the United States, according to a recent study by a prominent law firm. Intellectual property disputes, especially those involving who the true inventor of a patent is or who the rightful owner of a copyright should be, are emerging as significant…
A recent dispute has disclosed surprising connections between a propitious Delaware corporation, an icebox manufacturer, a Finnish businessman and a well-known Houston lawyer named Bill Ramey. Ramey has earned a reputation as one of the most active plaintiff-side patent attorneys in the nation. Yet when he started to withdraw from multiple cases citing nonpayment, a…
In an ongoing investigation into third-party patent litigation control and funding in Delaware, a federal judge has announced plans to refer an attorney to the state bar’s disciplinary counsel. The announcement, which signals further escalation in the meticulous probe, comes along with a 30-day timer set for an Illinois lawyer to stave off a similar…
Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly of the US District Court for the District of Delaware has been in the news recently for defending his jurisdiction to compel live testimony from Lori LaPray, owner of Backertop Licensing LLC. Backertop Licensing LLC and LaPray have garnered public attention for their association with the patent monetization firm, IP…
In our third and final segment of the interview with Stephen Kyriacou Jr., a managing director and senior lawyer in Aon’s Litigation Risk Group, we continue to delve into the intricacies of litigation risk insurance policies as well as the future prospects of this rapidly evolving industry. Led by the dynamic Stephen Kyriacou, the Aon…
The world of intellectual property law is subject to significant turbulence in light of recent developments in technology, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). Legislation such as 35 U.S.C. §101, which outlines patent eligibility requirements, holds greater weight in modern patent cases, especially since the Supreme Court’s 2014 ‘Alice’ decision. The Alice decision…
Mark Scarsi, a judge appointed by former president Donald Trump, is the presiding judge in the criminal case against Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden. Scarsi possesses extensive experience in the realm of intellectual property law, and has a record of bipartisan support. The judge, formerly a defender of technology companies such as…
The Clooney Foundation for Justice has added two fresh faces to their executive team. Former Warner Bros. Pictures general counsel, David Sagal, and former Withersworldwide law firm partner, Emma Lindsay, have been named co-CEOs of the foundation run by human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and her husband, popular actor George Clooney. Sagal is expected to…
In a continuation from the previous week, the second part of an interview with Stephen Kyriacou Jr., a managing director at Aon’s Litigation Risk Group, was discussed, focusing on the current challenges in the litigation and contingent risk insurance market. Stephen highlighted the complex nature of underwriting in his field, indicative of a potential increase…
As lawyers ready their strategies for an imminent patent infringement lawsuit that may render Google liable for up to $7.01 billion, a U.S. District Judge in Massachusetts has also issued an order with direct implications on the jury’s privacy. Judge Dennis Saylor IV explicitly prohibited Google from leveraging its access to massive amounts of user…
Adeia Inc., a leading global corporation, has announced the appointment of Joseph Guiliano to the crucial role of Chief Intellectual Property Officer. This news came to light in an official announcement released by the company on Thursday. Guiliano, a seasoned professional in the field of law, holds a wealth of experience and has been closely…
Jon Van Gorp, chair of global law firm Mayer Brown, uses the lens of deep sea exploration as a metaphor to understand the legal industry’s embracing of generalized artificial intelligence (Gen AI). An avid reader, Van Gorp’s analysis is informed by his recent reading of the book, “The Underworld”. Van Gorp draws attention to the…
In a significant shift within the legal field of intellectual property rights management, a co-founder of the renowned Haley Guiliano LLP has taken up an executive post at Adeia Inc. Haley Guiliano LLP, known for its specialty in patent prosecution, was formerly a spinoff from the eminent law firm Ropes & Gray LLP. The move…