On August 13, the Federal Circuit issued a precedential ruling in Allergan USA Inc. et al. v. MSN Laboratories Private Ltd. et al., Case Number 24-1061, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, that reversed the District of Delaware’s application of the Federal Circuit precedent in In re: Cellect LLC. This decision, which resolved…
A patent owner suing semiconductor giant Nvidia Corp. took an unusual approach to filing its case in the Western District of Texas, ensuring it was routed to Judge Alan Albright, one of the most sought-after judges in the country for patent suits. Xockets Inc. filed its initial complaint against Nvidia, Microsoft Corp., and RPX Corp….
A Texas law firm’s attorneys are seeking a federal judge’s forgiveness while attempting to evade sanctions after being accused of ethics violations in their client’s patent infringement lawsuit against Renesas Electronics America Inc. Ramey LLP attorneys issued an apology in a filing submitted last Thursday to Magistrate Judge Peter Kang of the U.S. District Court…
In the recent edition of Law360’s Legal Lions, attorneys from Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP together with Texas litigator Richard L. Stanley have garnered significant recognition. Their commendation comes amid a notable legal victory where the Federal Circuit revived a patent infringement case for their client, Contour IP Holding LLC, against tech industry giant…
This past week in London has seen a flurry of legal activities highlighted by several key cases. A football agent has initiated a lawsuit against Chelsea FC after being exonerated of allegations that he had threatened the club’s former director. Meanwhile, an ongoing patent dispute continues to unfold between Amgen and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. Additionally, a…
BlackBerry Wins Sanctions Bid Against Patent Plaintiff, Lawyers In a significant legal development, BlackBerry Corp. has successfully secured attorney’s fees in a patent infringement case, after a federal judge in Texas ruled in favor of the company. The case, which centered around communications device technology, found Silent Communications LLC at fault for multiple legal and…
In a significant decision for the technology and legal sectors, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has declined Google LLC’s request to reverse an import ban on its smart speaker products. The ban was originally imposed by the US International Trade Commission (ITC) after the agency determined that Google’s products infringed…
A Delaware federal judge dismissed WiTricity Corp.’s patent infringement case against Ideanomics Inc. over wireless charging systems for electric vehicles. The dismissal was anchored in the suggestion that WiTricity strategically filed the complaint to avoid a judge likely to stay the lawsuit. Judge Jennifer L. Hall pointed out that Massachusetts-based WiTricity did not adhere to…
Qorvo Inc. has secured an award of $11.7 million in attorneys’ fees following a trial in May that concluded Akoustis Technologies Inc. had willfully misappropriated its trade secrets and infringed upon its wireless technology patents. This decision was rendered in a recent order from U.S. District Judge Jon P. McCalla in the District of Delaware….
Partner Exits Newest Canadian IPH Group Firm For More Entrepreneurial Pastures Former Bereskin & Parr patent attorney Louis-Pierre Gravelle has joined Canadian boutique IP firm Dipchand as a partner. Gravelle aims to help develop Dipchand’s patent prosecution practice and explore new entrepreneurial opportunities. Gravelle described the operational model of Bereskin & Parr as “ill-suited” to…
Birkenstock’s patent and trademark infringement claims against footwear competitor White Mountain International will proceed, according to a recent ruling by a federal judge in Massachusetts. Judge Patti B. Saris concluded that Birkenstock sufficiently alleged claims for design patent, trademark, and trade dress infringement regarding its two-strap sandal, big-buckle sandal, toe-loop sandal, and Boston and Buckley…
NortonLifeLock, represented by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, has once again urged the Federal Circuit to overturn a hefty $600 million patent infringement verdict. The core dispute stems from a contempt ruling that both NortonLifeLock and its legal team argue contains significant flaws, thereby warranting reevaluation. For further details on this ongoing legal battle,…
Veteran patent attorney Michael Kiklis, who has previously held partner positions at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and Oblon McClelland Maier & Neustadt LLP, has embarked on a new venture by establishing a solo patent boutique in Alexandria, Virginia. Kiklis brings with him a wealth of experience, having represented notable companies including SLB,…
USPTO PTAB Clinic The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has initiated a new, no-cost program in which former judges from the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) will provide guidance and address questions regarding proceedings before the board. This outreach effort consists of one-on-one meetings aimed at educating the public on various aspects…
Susman Godfrey has secured a $65.7 million jury verdict on behalf of Paltalk Holdings in a patent infringement case against Cisco Systems. The trial, presided over by Judge Alan D. Albright, took place in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. The case centered around Cisco’s alleged infringement on Paltalk’s ‘858 Patent,…
Morgan Lewis has expanded its capabilities in the life sciences sector with the addition of Hiroshi Sheraton and Luciana Griebel as partners in the firm’s London office. The appointments were announced on Monday. Hiroshi Sheraton’s practice specializes in contentious patent and trademark issues and life sciences matters. He has extensive experience coordinating pan-European and global…
Vince Shier and Ryan Smith have joined Brown Rudnick as intellectual property partners in the firm’s Washington office, the firm announced Tuesday. Shier’s practice focuses on prosecuting patent applications, advocating for clients in post-grant proceedings at the US Patent and Trademark Office, and advising on patent portfolios, particularly in the biotech, life sciences, and pharmaceutical…
Congress is currently deliberating a bill that could substantially impact patent law, potentially leading to more costly drugs and delayed market entry for generic medications. The Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act is scheduled for review by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in mid-September. The proposed legislation would require pharmaceutical companies…
A federal judge has ordered partners at Ramey LLP, a Texas intellectual property law firm, to justify why they should not face disciplinary measures for potential unauthorized practice of law in connection with a patent infringement lawsuit. The suit is against Renesas Electronics America Inc., a semiconductor manufacturer based in California. The order from Magistrate…
Netflix Inc. encountered a legal obstacle in its ongoing efforts to retrieve documents connected to a litigation funder, as AiPi LLC successfully convinced a court to quash Netflix’s subpoena. The streaming giant aimed to acquire records revealing how AiPi managed proceeds from a Finnish businessman’s patent litigation campaign. This decision was handed down by a…
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued an updated guidance on the eligibility of AI-assisted inventions for patent protection. This new directive builds upon the guidance published earlier in the year and addresses several unresolved issues affecting stakeholders. The update applies broadly to all patentable subject matter, detailing critical steps and examples aimed…
Article Melissa Anyetei has joined White & Case as a partner in its intellectual property practice and global technology industry group in Chicago, the firm announced on August 26. Anyetei’s practice spans patent litigation, procurement and counseling, and intellectual property transactions across various technologies. These include medical devices, pharmaceutical and chemical products, consumer products, software,…
In the domain of intellectual property and patent litigation, the pathway to first-chair roles for women IP lawyers lies in effective communication rather than displaying swagger or adopting a “lawyerly” tone. Winning corporate clients’ trust involves clear, realistic communication, and owning mistakes while avoiding sugarcoating bad news. Of particular importance, according to LinkedIn IP head…
Fish & Richardson, a law firm known for its high-profile work with tech giants like Apple Inc., has announced the creation of a new executive role specifically designed to address legal conflicts and ethical issues within the firm. Elham Dehbozorgi, a seasoned Washington lawyer, has been appointed as the firm’s first Chief Legal Risk Officer….
Rouse Group, a prominent name in the intellectual property sector, has merged with European IP firm aera to bolster its European footprint and enhance its patent expertise. This development is part of a broader trend of consolidation within the global IP industry, exemplified by IPH Group’s recent acquisition activities in Canada. For further details, you…