Samsung Electronics Co. has announced its intention to seek a new trial following a jury’s decision in the Eastern District of Texas that found the company liable for $78.5 million. This verdict stems from allegations that Samsung infringed on patents related to automatic content recognition technology, specifically used for commercial advertising purposes. The tech giant…
In a recent development, judges on the Federal Circuit have scrutinized the jury instructions and forms used in a case involving ecobee Technologies. The company, found liable for patent infringement in a dispute over smart thermostat technology with Ollnova Technologies, is facing questions over the $11.5 million damages awarded against it. The court’s analysis is…
Optis Wireless Technologies is seeking a fourth trial against Apple after a jury in a Texas federal court cleared the tech giant of patent infringement allegations in a recent trial. This follows Optis’ effort to secure a favorable judgment or a retrial, as reported by Law360. The case centers on alleged infringement of 4G network…
The impending Supreme Court case Amarin Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. has captivated the legal community, focusing on a critical aspect of patent law: the interpretation of “skinny labels” in pharmaceuticals. As the oral arguments approach, industry observers and legal professionals are closely examining the divergent strands of intellectual property law that the…
The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened in a closely watched case involving Samsung Electronics Co. and Netlist Inc., addressing crucial issues surrounding standard-essential patents. The DOJ submitted a statement to a Delaware federal court arguing that the inclusion of a patent in a standard does not inherently confer market power to the patent holder….
In a recent development in the legal battle between Samsung and Netlist, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) weighed in on a crucial issue concerning patent rights. The DOJ informed a Delaware federal court that merely including a patent in an industry standard does not inherently grant the patent holder undue market power. This assertion…
In a recent decision from the Delaware federal court, the patent litigation involving Kaneka Corp. and a nutritional supplement manufacturer has taken a notable turn. The court ruled that most of the redesigned versions of the contested supplement do not infringe on Kaneka’s patent. However, the situation surrounding the previous versions of the product, which…
In a notable move by the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, patent infringement suits involving a gun trigger company have been consolidated in the Eastern District of Texas. This decision follows the company’s recent agreement with the Trump administration and aims to streamline proceedings by choosing a venue deemed convenient for both parties and…
The Delaware Supreme Court recently reinstated a $12.8 million patent award in favor of LG Electronics, marking a significant turn in a protracted patent licensing dispute. The court determined that the lower tribunal had overstepped its mandate by reducing the jury’s verdict and ignoring crucial financial enhancements. This decision underscores the judiciary’s role in adjudicating…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), under the direction of John Squires, has initiated a rehearing to evaluate the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) prior decision to invalidate a patent concerning animal herd management. This move underscores the continued scrutiny and importance of intellectual property rights in the agricultural sector. The rehearing reflects…
Cisco Systems’ recent victory in a long-standing patent dispute is under renewed scrutiny as the Federal Circuit reevaluates the case. The Virginia district court had previously ruled in favor of Cisco, determining no infringement on three cybersecurity patents held by Centripetal Networks. This decision followed the nullification of a prior multibillion-dollar judgment due to a…
In a significant move within the rapidly growing sport of pickleball, a Maryland-based manufacturer has raised allegations against major competitors like Adidas and Franklin, claiming they have infringed on its patents. The complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), aiming to halt the importation of paddles that allegedly violate two specific patents…
The Federal Circuit has decided against revisiting a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) ruling regarding a contested patent amendment from Digital Turbine Inc. The appeal, pushed by competitor ironSource Ltd., was dismissed on the basis that ironSource lacked the necessary standing to challenge the decision in court, as reported by Law360. This ruling emphasizes…
The Federal Circuit recently affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) decision, which invalidated a series of patents related to cooling systems for electronic displays asserted against Samsung. This ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing battle over display technology dominance, which holds considerable importance for consumer electronics companies worldwide. The PTAB initially…
In a recent ruling, a federal judge has decided not to disqualify the law firm Morgan Lewis & Bockius from representing a client in the ongoing smart-glasses patent dispute. The decision came after a challenge was raised regarding a potential conflict of interest due to the firm’s previous work on corporate law issues for the…
In a recent decision from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Director John Squires has taken a decisive stance on several patent-related challenges. The office dismissed two petitions concerning vehicle technology patents brought by major automakers Kia and Toyota, while approving two others filed by Amazon. This move underscores the evolving landscape of patent disputes,…
In a significant decision, a divided panel of the Fifth Circuit Court has ruled to shift an antitrust lawsuit against Google, originally filed in Texas, to a different venue. This lawsuit, which implicates Google’s advertising technology practices, represents a challenging frontier in digital marketplace regulation. The case had initially drawn attention due to its filing…
In a significant ruling, the Federal Circuit has upheld a decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) concerning a patent dispute involving Intuit Inc. The decision revolved around a challenge to a patent covering synchronized internet browsing. The Federal Circuit confirmed that Intuit had not successfully demonstrated that the claims within the patent…
Boehringer Ingelheim has initiated a legal battle in Delaware federal court, targeting an Arizona-based company allegedly moving forward with plans to introduce a generic version of its diabetes drug, Jardiance. This litigation underscores the pharmaceutical giant’s efforts to shield one of its most successful products from generic competition, a common strategy among market leaders in…
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP successfully defended against a motion to disqualify them from representing Meta Platforms Inc. in an ongoing patent litigation over smart-glasses technology. A California magistrate judge rejected the disqualification bid, allowing the law firm to continue its defense of Meta. The plaintiffs, representing a startup company, had argued that Morgan Lewis’s…
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP has secured a favorable decision from a Massachusetts federal judge, allowing them to continue representing Oakley Inc. in a complex patent infringement lawsuit involving Meta Platforms. The legal action was initiated by Solos Technology Ltd., accusing both Oakley and Meta of infringing on patents related to smart eyewear technology. The…
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has decided not to suspend its ban on the import and sales of products from cannabis vape company Stiiizy while the firm pursues an appeal. This decision comes amid a legal battle with rival Pax Labs, which centers on alleged patent infringement. The ITC’s ruling is a significant development…
Bausch Health Companies and MSN Laboratories have agreed to settle their New Jersey patent litigation over the irritable bowel syndrome medication Trulance. This resolution comes after a confidential agreement between the parties, resulting in the filing of a stipulation of dismissal. According to the settlement, MSN Laboratories will maintain its patent challenge, thereby lifting the…
The ongoing discourse surrounding design patent infringement has taken a pivotal turn as Range of Motion Products LLC petitions the full Federal Circuit to revisit an essential aspect of the legal test. The current focus on differences between designs, as opposed to similarities, is at the heart of Range of Motion’s legal challenge against Armaid…
In a recent development in the ongoing legal battle between Natera Inc. and Invitae Corp., a Delaware federal judge reduced the damages owed to Natera by nearly $10 million. This decision modifies the initial $19.35 million award, although the judge did add supplemental damages and interest to the ruling. The case centers around patented cancer…