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Maxell Sues LG Electronics for Patent Infringement in U.S. Federal Court Amid Rising Technological Disputes

Pieter Gunst1 month ago03 mins

Maxell Ltd. has initiated legal proceedings against LG Electronics in a Texas federal court, alleging infringement of seven patents related to television technology. Maxell accuses the South Korean electronics manufacturer of selling products that utilize its patented technology without authorization, owing to unresolved discussions regarding its usage. This move underscores the escalating legal battles over…

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Federal Intervention in Patent Dispute Between Collision and Samsung Sparks Debate Over IP Injunctions

Pieter Gunst1 month ago03 mins

The ongoing litigation between Collision Communications and Samsung Electronics has taken a new turn as both parties decry the federal government’s stance on intellectual property injunctions. The dispute centers on a $445.5 million case in the Eastern District of Texas, where Collision, a patent holder for wireless communication networks, alleges patent infringement by Samsung. In…

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Key Federal Circuit Cases in 2026: Crucial Patent Disputes Set to Influence Tech Industry

Pieter Gunst1 month ago03 mins

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit’s April 2026 docket features several significant cases that could influence patent law and corporate litigation. Among these, three appeals stand out due to their potential impact on intellectual property rights and industry practices. Centripetal Networks, LLC v. Cisco Systems, Inc. On April 7, 2026, the Federal…

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Illinois Federal Court Approves Trial in Card Shuffler Patent Antitrust Case

Pieter Gunst1 month ago02 mins

In a recent development in the antitrust legal sphere, an Illinois federal judge has cleared the path for a trial involving allegations against a gambling product company. The case centers on claims that the company engaged in sham patent litigation to eliminate competition within the automatic card shuffler market. The court’s decision largely denied cross…

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USPTO’s Invalidation of Nintendo and Pokémon Patent Highlights Challenges in Video Game IP Law

Pieter Gunst1 month ago03 mins

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently invalidated a patent held by Nintendo and Pokémon concerning technology that enables players to summon characters in video games. This decision is based on prior art, a finding that has reverberated throughout the video game industry. The patent, initially granted to the companies, was challenged, leading to…

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Nvidia Faces Patent Infringement Lawsuit Over AI Technology: Legal Implications for the Tech Industry

Pieter Gunst1 month ago03 mins

In a significant legal development, Nvidia Corporation is facing allegations of patent infringement concerning its artificial intelligence technology. A lawsuit filed in a Texas federal court accuses the tech giant of willfully infringing six patents held by a company specializing in multilayer computer chips. The suit specifically targets Nvidia’s technology used in AI training and…

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Smith Gambrell & Russell LLP Expands IP Capabilities with Strategic Acquisition of Taylor Duma’s Team

Pieter Gunst1 month ago03 mins

In a strategic expansion move, Smith Gambrell & Russell LLP has integrated a team of 14 intellectual property attorneys from the now-defunct Taylor Duma LLP. This acquisition, primarily centered in the firm’s Atlanta office, bolsters Smith Gambrell’s intellectual property practice by approximately 37%, taking the total number of attorneys in the practice to around 55….

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Federal Circuit Upholds Ruling in Puradigm Patent Dispute, Highlighting Challenges in Air Purification Innovation

Pieter Gunst1 month ago03 mins

In a significant development for the air purification industry, the Federal Circuit has upheld a decision by a Texas federal court, ruling against Puradigm, an air purification company, in its patent infringement lawsuit. The case involved Puradigm’s claims that a group of related competitors had infringed on one of its patents. The Texas court initially…

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Navigating Patent Eligibility: Challenges and Implications for Engineered Biologics

Pieter Gunst1 month ago03 mins

In recent years, the scope of patent eligibility for engineered biologics has become a subject of intense scrutiny and debate within the legal community. Central to this discussion is the interplay between judicially created exceptions and the statutory framework that outlines what constitutes a patentable invention in the United States. The statutory rule is clear:…

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Federal Judge Nullifies Nike Patent, Lululemon Wins Infringement Case

Pieter Gunst1 month ago03 mins

In a significant legal development, a federal judge in New York invalidated a Nike patent concerning sneaker manufacturing, overturning a jury’s previous verdict which had ordered Lululemon to pay $335,450 for patent infringement. The court concluded that the claims made by Nike were obvious, thereby negating the original decision that favored Nike. This ruling underscores…

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Ford Motor Company Pursues Legal Action Over Alleged Patent Breach by Sol-Ark Amid Rising Competition in Renewable Energy Sector

Pieter Gunst1 month ago03 mins

Ford Motor Company recently urged a Michigan federal court to move forward with its breach of contract suit against Sol-Ark, a solar battery manufacturer. The dispute centers on proprietary technology that Ford claims Sol-Ark improperly disclosed in patent applications. Ford contends that Sol-Ark’s assertion of having independently developed the technology is “demonstrably incorrect,” according to…

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Moderna and Pfizer Move to Dismiss Bayer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Lawsuits in Delaware

Pieter Gunst1 month ago03 mins

Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech have jointly petitioned a Delaware federal judge to dismiss patent infringement lawsuits filed by Bayer. The lawsuits seek royalties from the sales of COVID-19 vaccines, which Bayer claims were developed through the use of its proprietary technology. The pharmaceutical giants argue that their vaccine developments did not infringe Bayer’s intellectual property rights,…

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USPTO Defends Constitutionality of Patent Review Panels in Federal Circuit Challenge

Pieter Gunst1 month ago03 mins

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has made a compelling argument to the Federal Circuit, asserting that constitutional challenges against its patent panel should be dismissed. This declaration comes in response to a contention advanced by a British bookmaker regarding the revival of DraftKing’s challenge to one of its patents. The bookmaker argues that…

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DePuy Synthes Seeks Full Federal Circuit Review to Address Discrepancies in Expert Testimony Standards

Pieter Gunst1 month ago02 mins

DePuy Synthes has petitioned the full Federal Circuit for a rehearing of a panel’s decision that revives a patent infringement lawsuit against it. The company contends that the panel’s ruling contradicts the Federal Circuit’s en banc decision in the EcoFactor case, particularly concerning the criteria for admitting expert testimony. The EcoFactor decision clarified the circumstances…

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Federal Circuit Affirms TikTok’s Victory in Patent Dispute Over Recommendation Technology

Pieter Gunst1 month ago03 mins

The Federal Circuit recently affirmed TikTok Inc.’s victory in a patent infringement lawsuit filed by video technology firm 10Tales. The lawsuit alleged that TikTok’s popular “For You” feature unlawfully copied a digital recommendation system patented by 10Tales. This decision upholds a prior ruling that TikTok did not infringe on the intellectual property claimed by 10Tales,…

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U.S. ITC Probes Patent Infringement Claims Against Chinese TV Giants Hisense and TCL

Pieter Gunst1 month ago03 mins

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) recently initiated an investigation into claims by InterDigital against Chinese television manufacturers Hisense Co. Ltd. and TCL Technology Group Corp. The complaint alleges that these companies are importing televisions into the United States that infringe on InterDigital’s video coding patents. This marks a continuation of InterDigital’s ongoing legal battles…

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“TikTok Patent Challenge Termination Reveals Compliance Gaps in Global Litigation”

Pieter Gunst1 month ago03 mins

The recent decision by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires to terminate TikTok’s challenges to several patents held by Cellspin Soft highlights significant administrative lapses that can impact complex litigation. The case centered on TikTok’s failure to disclose all parties with an interest in the case, particularly international affiliates that weren’t initially declared,…

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Tesla’s Partial Victory in Patent Appeal Fuels Ongoing EV Charging Technology Dispute

Pieter Gunst1 month ago03 mins

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has partially reinstated Tesla Inc.’s challenge to a patent held by Charge Fusion Technologies LLC, concerning vehicle charging technology. This decision overturns aspects of a prior ruling by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that had upheld certain claims of the patent in question. The…

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Federal Circuit Embraces “Plainly Dissimilar” Standard in Design Patent Summary Judgments

Pieter Gunst1 month ago03 mins

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is making notable adjustments in its approach to patent summary judgment, specifically in design patent cases. This shift is characterized by the increasing use of the “plainly dissimilar” standard. By leveraging this formulation, the court has been affirming summary judgments of noninfringement more frequently, signaling a…

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U.S. Supreme Court Urged to Uphold Lower Court Ruling in Crucial Patent Dispute Over Generic Drugs

Pieter Gunst2 months ago04 mins

In a significant legal battle, drugmakers, industry groups, hospitals, and scholars have collectively urged the U.S. Supreme Court to maintain a lower court’s decision that allows a patent lawsuit to continue concerning a generic drug utilizing a “skinny label.” This appeal highlights the industry’s resistance to granting generic drug companies special protections that could disrupt…

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Askeladden LLC Joins X Corp. in Federal Circuit Appeal Over $175M Patent Infringement Case

Pieter Gunst2 months ago03 mins

In a significant development in the ongoing legal battles over patent rights, Askeladden LLC, a prominent patent quality advocacy group, has given its support to X Corp. in its Federal Circuit appeal. The appeal seeks to overturn a daunting $175 million loss in a patent infringement case. Askeladden asserts that the disputed patent claims should…

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Supreme Court Asked to Review Federal Circuit’s Reversal on Patent Amendments in Lyft Case

Pieter Gunst2 months ago02 mins

A patent owner has approached the U.S. Supreme Court, urging it to address what it considers a flawed decision by the Federal Circuit that reversed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s approval for amending claims in two patents contested by Lyft. This legal skirmish revolves around a vehicle identification system, which the patent owner claims…

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Patent Arbitration Under Scrutiny: Texas Lawsuit Challenges $32 Million Award Amid Alleged Procedural Missteps

Pieter Gunst2 months ago03 mins

In a recent turn of events, a patent monetization company has filed a lawsuit in Texas federal court against a litigation funder and the legal firm Susman Godfrey LLP. The firm is seeking to overturn a $32 million arbitration award, claiming significant errors in the arbitration proceedings. The company argues that the decision, which was…

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Sanofi’s Patent Extension Pursuit Highlights Complex Challenges in Pharmaceutical Innovation Laws

Pieter Gunst2 months ago03 mins

Sanofi’s ongoing attempt to secure an extended patent life for one of its key pharmaceutical inventions is attracting significant attention in the legal domain. The French drugmaker, along with its supportive allies, has been in discussions with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director John Squires, arguing that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)…

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Delaware Court Upholds $34 Million Verdict Against Alcon in Sight Sciences Patent Dispute

Pieter Gunst2 months ago03 mins

In a recent decision, a Delaware federal judge has upheld a $34 million verdict in a patent infringement case involving Alcon. The case centered around allegations that Alcon and its affiliated entities infringed on patents held by Sight Sciences Inc. These patents pertain to medical devices designed for the treatment of glaucoma. This verdict confirmation…