In a recent legal confrontation that has stirred the competitive landscape of staffing technology, a company specializing in connecting staffing agencies with temporary workers has launched allegations against a former business partner. The complaint, filed in Seattle federal court, claims that the ex-partner misappropriated trade secrets to establish a rival platform. The plaintiff asserts that…
Amidst the recent discussions surrounding intellectual property, attorneys are closely monitoring the situation where the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a profound statement that it could assume control over certain patents held by Harvard University. This unprecedented move has brought to the forefront issues of practicality and legality, inciting considerable debate among legal professionals. The…
The legal battle between semiconductor patent company VLSI Technology and Patent Quality Assurance (PQA) took a decisive turn on Wednesday as a Virginia state court dismissed VLSI’s claims of abuse of process and conspiracy against PQA. This decision follows the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) move to invalidate VLSI’s microchip patent, which PQA was…
The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to review a dispute concerning a patent for a type of marking tape. The inventor has challenged a ruling from the Federal Circuit that declared the patent invalid, arguing that jurisdictional issues warrant the high court’s attention. Details of the case, which involve jurisdictional complexities, highlight the ongoing…
Following the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit’s decision in Recentive Analytics Inc. v. Fox Corp., the landscape for drafting machine learning patents has evolved. The court’s ruling emphasizes the ineligibility of patents that apply generic machine learning techniques without specific technological improvements. Legal professionals navigating this new terrain should consider several key…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has introduced a new limitation concerning the length of briefs in discretionary reviews, reducing them to a maximum of 20 pages. This move, unveiled during a recent webinar by the leaders of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), aligns with efforts to streamline processes and ensure…
In a recent development, the Federal Circuit has revived a patent infringement case against Apple Inc., involving allegations from Taction Technology Inc. The core of the dispute centers around Apple’s alleged unauthorized use of Taction’s patented vibration technology in its products. This latest decision overturns a previous ruling by a district court judge who had…
As the ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and India approach a conclusion, the ripple effects are particularly significant for India’s pharmaceutical sector. India, known for its robust generics industry, could experience a transformation due to potential changes in trade policies and intellectual property rights frameworks. The negotiations have sparked discussions about how these adjustments…
The recent decision by the Federal Circuit to overturn a $4.7 million verdict against Qiagen Sciences LLC has significant implications for the biotechnology patent landscape. This decision nullifies a 2021 Delaware federal jury finding that held Qiagen liable for infringing genetic testing patents. The appeals court concluded that the jury’s verdict lacked sufficient evidentiary support,…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the discontinuation of its expedited examination program for design patents. This change comes in light of a significant rise in fraudulent applications, which have increased by 560% over the past few years. The expedited program was initially designed to allow patent applicants a faster review process,…
R.J. Reynolds has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider a $95 million verdict regarding its infringement on Altria’s vape-related patents. Central to the tobacco company’s appeal is the contention that the Federal Circuit’s ruling conflicts with the Supreme Court’s earlier mandates about calculating patent damages. Specifically, Reynolds maintains that such damages should be determined…
Biogen MA Inc. is seeking a ruling from a California federal judge that it owes no royalties to Genentech Inc. over expired patents, following a mistrial that left a $122 million claim unresolved. This post-mistrial scenario places the responsibility of delivering a verdict directly on the judge, diverging from the usual jury decision-making process. Biogen…
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has taken decisive action by issuing a comprehensive import ban on Pilates reformers found to infringe on patents held by Balanced Body. The case, driven by allegations from Balanced Body, was primarily targeted at several companies based in China. This decision is significant as it underscores the ITC’s robust…
AT&T Inc. and T-Mobile have reached an agreement to settle patent infringement claims brought by Headwater Research LLC, following a legal landscape profoundly altered by a recent jury verdict against Verizon. This resolution arrives shortly after a federal jury awarded Headwater Research $175 million, having found Verizon liable for infringing two of Headwater’s patents related…
The ongoing legal tussle between The Walt Disney Co. and InterDigital Inc. underscores the complexities of licensing agreements in the rapidly evolving landscape of video streaming. The two companies have been embroiled in a dispute following their failure to reach a consensus over a video streaming license agreement. This impasse has pushed InterDigital to initiate…
The Walt Disney Company has taken legal action against InterDigital Inc., alleging the wireless technology firm has established a monopoly in the crucial market for video streaming technology. This antitrust lawsuit was filed recently in Delaware federal court. Disney claims that InterDigital’s extensive patent portfolio is being used to stifle competition in the streaming ecosystem,…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International, delivered on June 19, 2014, has had a significant impact on patent eligibility, especially in the field of software patents. This landmark case established a two-step test for determining whether a patent claim is ineligible for being directed to an abstract idea. In…
The legal industry is no stranger to recognizing talent that shapes its future, and among those acknowledged is Rami Fakhouri of Goldman Ismail. Fakhouri, featured in Bloomberg Law’s ‘They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40‘ list, stands out with his impressive trajectory and impactful contributions. Goldman Ismail, known for its unparalleled focus on high-stakes litigation,…
Kate Cahoy, a prominent figure at Covington & Burling, has been recognized as one of the annually celebrated “40 Under 40” by Bloomberg Law. This recognition highlights her impressive contributions and leadership within the legal sector. The report outlines her achievements and influence in the legal community. At Covington & Burling, Cahoy has developed a…
In a notable development for legal professionals navigating the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, ALM’s Law.com Scholar has collaborated with AI legal experts from McDermott Will & Schulte to publish a comprehensive treatise on AI and the law. This publication serves as a pivotal resource, delving into the multifaceted legal dimensions affected by AI, including…
Norton Rose Fulbright is embroiled in a legal dispute with NMBL Technologies, a legal tech company founded by former partners Daniel Farris and Christopher Hines. NMBL has filed a $15 million fraud lawsuit against the firm in Illinois state court, alleging that Norton Rose made false promises to entice its founders to join its Chicago…
The ongoing legal battle between United Services Automobile Association (USAA) and PNC Bank, concerning a $218 million infringement verdict that was recently reversed, has reached a critical stage. USAA has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case, arguing that the Federal Circuit’s decision to allow the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to…
The Federal Circuit has overturned a Utah district court’s decision that invalidated a patent held by PowerBlock Holdings Inc. concerning adjustable dumbbells. The lower court had previously deemed 19 of the 20 claims in PowerBlock’s U.S. Patent No. 7,578,771 invalid, asserting they were directed toward an abstract idea without sufficient detail, thus failing the patent…
In a recent ruling, a New York federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from a New York University cardiologist who alleged that Apple’s smartwatch feature, designed to monitor and detect irregular heartbeats, infringed on his patent. The decision aligned with a magistrate judge’s assessment that the cardiologist lacked standing, and the patent in question was deemed…
An intellectual property lawyer is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his case on the right to register the trademark “US Space Force.” The lawyer’s application for the trademark predated the creation of the United States Space Force as an official military branch. Despite this timing advantage, the unconventional battle reached a stalemate when…