In March, the Eastern District of Texas, renowned for its substantial patent case docket, will see a change in leadership with U.S. District Court Judge Amos L. Mazzant succeeding U.S. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap as chief judge. Judge Gilstrap has been instrumental in shaping the district’s reputation as a significant venue for patent litigation. This…
In a legal saga that seems to be inexhaustible, the court proceedings surrounding Alex Jones’ bankruptcy continue to unfold in Texas. Recently, the courtroom witnessed another contentious moment as Jones’ legal representative, Shelby Jordan, objected to the introduction of documents into the record that Jones himself had signed and filed with the court. This episode…
The second annual Contingent Risk Insurance Conference (CRICON II), hosted by CAC Group, was held at the iconic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., drawing a 15% larger crowd than its inaugural session last year. This uptick in attendance is indicative of the growing interest in contingent risk insurance among legal and financial circles. Former Solicitor…
James Keyte and Enoch Liang have joined the law firm Boies Schiller Flexner as partners, the firm announced recently in a statement. Their inductions are significant due to their extensive expertise and the strategic roles they are expected to play within the firm’s operations, based in New York and San Francisco respectively. James Keyte, previously…
The legal dispute between VLSI Technology LLC and Intel Corporation has reached a pivotal moment as VLSI moves closer to uncovering the identity of the entity that initiated an administrative challenge to a patent at the center of a significant infringement case. Almost four years have passed since a Texas jury ruled that Intel infringed…
There has been a significant reduction in patent cases filed in Delaware’s federal court. A recent study highlights a 41% drop in such cases since Chief U.S. District Judge Colm Connolly implemented new disclosure rules in 2022. According to the analysis, spearheaded by a law professor from Utah, cases fueled by litigation funding have almost…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has confirmed a $25,000 sanction against PS Products Inc., an Arkansas-based weapons supplier, for a series of infringement suits it initiated in 2022. These cases were centered around the design patent of a stun gun electrode. This latest development follows PS Products’ decision to withdraw its…
Patent litigation in Delaware has experienced a notable decline following a judicial order mandating the disclosure of litigation funding. Since April 2022, Delaware Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly has enforced a rule requiring parties involved in patent lawsuits to reveal any third-party financial support. This order has been linked to a 41% reduction in patent…
The U.S. Department of Justice is currently scrutinizing the involvement of foreign nations in the financing of patent litigation within the United States. According to a recent report by the Government Accountability Office, this examination forms part of a broader analysis of the positive and negative consequences linked to the rising trend of third-party financing…
In December, the appellate landscape is poised for significant activity, with key cases scheduled just before the holidays. These include pivotal arguments pertaining to recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, significant patent disputes involving major technology companies, and controversies surrounding well-known health food brands. The current climate suggests shifts in litigation strategies and judicial appointments by…
The recent lawsuit filed by Hexagon Health against Medtronic brings to the forefront the ongoing tension between medical innovators and industry giants. Dr. Shirin Towfigh, the Beverly Hills surgeon behind Hexagon Health, alleges that Medtronic infringed upon her patented design for a hernia mesh, a technology she developed to address common complications in hernia repair…
The latest Morning Docket covers a diverse range of legal updates and discussions pertinent to legal professionals. One of the highlighted topics is the controversial move by President Joe Biden to pardon his son, Hunter Biden. This decision reignites debates about justice and political influence, especially since a plea deal that could have sidestepped the…
In a recent legal development, Leigh Rothschild, a well-known patent monetization executive, has initiated a defamation lawsuit against Starbucks Corp. and a partner at the law firm Baker Botts LLP. The lawsuit, lodged in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, alleges that Rothschild was defamed by a statement made by attorney…
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal concerning a background check patent invalidated for being an abstract idea. The company behind the patent argued it was denied a fair hearing due to the suspension of U.S. Circuit Judge Pauline Newman. This decision is part of an ongoing discourse on the fate of…
In a notable legal victory, Netlist has been awarded $118 million by a federal jury in Marshall, Texas. The jury found Samsung Electronics guilty of infringing upon three of Netlist’s patents. This decision underscores the ongoing complexities and high stakes involved in patent litigation, particularly within the technology sector. For more details on the verdict,…
In a move set to bolster Armstrong Teasdale’s intellectual property (IP) capabilities, Friedrich Laub has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office. Laub’s extensive experience encompasses a range of industries, including biopharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and molecular- and immuno-diagnostics. His role will focus on developing and implementing global IP and patent strategies, a…
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided against reviewing a patent-related appeal by Miller Mendel Inc., a company specializing in background-check software. The appeal came after a contentious legal battle that saw the company’s patent invalidated via Section 101 of the Patent Act, which the courts deemed abstract under the two-step patent eligibility test established in…
Apple is urging a U.S. district judge to dismiss a patent infringement case filed by SiOnyx, which involves allegations regarding night vision technology. Represented by legal team members from DLA Piper, Apple contends that the infringement claims should be dismissed on the grounds that SiOnyx became aware of the asserted patents only through the lawsuit’s…
Kathi Vidal, the outgoing Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), is poised to transition back into private practice, aligning her expertise with Winston & Strawn in both Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C. In a conversation with The Recorder, Vidal highlighted the critical challenges ahead for intellectual property, artificial intelligence, and innovation…
In mid-November, Samsung has been confronted with a surge of patent litigation focused on its Galaxy devices in Texas Federal Court. Four companies have recently filed lawsuits against the South Korean electronics giant, accusing it of infringing upon their technological patents used in Samsung’s smartphones, tablets, and watches. These legal challenges could potentially impact Samsung’s…
Samsung is currently facing a surge of patent lawsuits related to its Galaxy range of products filed in a U.S. court. The cases, initiated in mid-November, involve allegations from at least four different companies against the South Korean electronics giant. The lawsuits claim that Samsung has infringed on various technologies used within its smartphones, tablets,…
Several groups representing patent owners and inventors have called on the U.S. Supreme Court to review the Federal Circuit’s use of one-word orders to affirm decisions from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The practice has been criticized for its lack of detailed reasoning, which could potentially undermine transparency and accountability in patent adjudications….
International law firm DLA Piper has expanded its patent litigation practice with the addition of Shaobin Zhu as a partner based in Seattle. The firm announced his recruitment on November 19, underscoring Zhu’s expertise in handling complex intellectual property disputes. Zhu represents clients primarily from the technology sector, navigating litigation in U.S. district courts and…
In a significant development within the footwear industry, Quarles and Brady, an Am Law 200 firm, has been retained by PUMA to represent them in a legal dispute over patented shoe technology. The case, initiated as a declaratory action by Brooks Sports, has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of…
In a recent legal development, the law firm King & Spalding has been permitted by a magistrate judge to withdraw from representing a company in a patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung. The decision comes after the client reportedly ceased paying its legal fees, prompting the firm to seek disengagement from the case. This situation underscores…