The U.S. Court of Appeals recently rebuffed the bid by DISH Network LLC to recoup attorney fees from a law firm that represented a company DISH termed as a “judgment-proof shell.” The entity in question had unsatisfactorily sued DISH on charges of patent infringements. Bloomberg Law provides a detailed account of the case. It’s important…
Renowned intellectual property litigator, Grace Pan, is the latest addition to the impressive roster of Carlton Fields. She has joined as a shareholder in the national intellectual property division based out of New York, as announced by the firm earlier this week. Pan’s practice centers around IP litigation, patent law, trade dress, and trade secrets….
Small cell lung cancer often responds initially to chemotherapy, but relapses are common and secondary treatment options can offer limited benefits. This was taken into consideration in the recent FDA approval of a promising new drug from biopharma giant Amgen, providing these complex patients with one more potential treatment option. The drug, known as tarlatamab,…
In a significant turn of recent events, Gilbert Hyatt’s 19-year-old legal fight against the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has been dismissed by a federal judge. The ruling was heavily influenced by a prior Federal Circuit ruling and Hyatt’s own failure in timely reviewing hundreds of his patent applications. The Nevada-base prolific inventor has…
An anonymous post on Reddit has recently garnered significant attention from several high-ranking Republicans in Congress and the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The post is allegedly authored by a patent examiner who expressed ambivalence over granting a patent to an Israeli defense contractor given the continued conflict in Gaza. Given…
In a recent style=”color:#000;”>report, the legal firm Baker Botts announced the addition of Chao “Wendy” Wang to its team as a partner within the Intellectual Property (IP) department. Based in the firm’s Palo Alto, California office, Wang has already established her focus for her tenure with the company. Throughout her career, Wang has centered her…
South Africa’s primary opposition party has declared its intent to contest the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, a proposed legislation aimed at providing universal health coverage, all the way to the Constitutional Court. This development comes as the country braces for the general election, scheduled for May 29, 2024. The controversial bill proposes free healthcare…
In the constantly evolving landscape of global commerce, one of the biggest players that have fundamentally changed the way we live is Amazon. Routinely delivering a variety of products to our doorsteps, potentially saving hours of shopping elsewhere, Amazon stands as a testament to how intricately human and technological elements can interact to profoundly simplify…
In a recent move aimed at strengthening their intellectual property practice, Norton Rose Fulbright has welcomed Adam Rehm and Rhiannon D’Agostin as partners. Also adding to their team is Zack Cleary, who joins in the capacity of counsel. All three members were previously associated with Polsinelli. Adam Rehm, based in Dallas, is a seasoned professional…
As of May 13, 2024, seasoned intellectual property lawyer Jeff Morton has been welcomed into Haynes and Boone LLP as a partner. From their offices in Orange County, California, Morton will contribute his expertise to the firm’s existing intellectual property practice group. The news was confirmed through an announcement on their official website on Monday….
The multinational law firm Fox Rothschild welcomed Samuel E. Webb, Brooke L. Sargeant, and Eileen S. Sun as partners to their intellectual property (IP) practice group in Seattle on Friday, as reported by Bloomberg Law Automation. Webb has a strong resume guiding clients through intellectual property aspects associated with funding events, acquisitions, licensing transactions, and…
Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) are increasingly playing a significant role in multiple sectors, one of which is drug discovery in the pharmaceutical industry. The number of startup drug candidate pipelines utilizing AI tools is said to now tally to an approximate 50% of the preclinical programs of large pharmaceutical firms (Jayatunga et…
In one of the more recent instances that sparked my memory, I thought back to a decision made in the Western District of Texas. This decision involved three topics I find especially interesting: China, Amazon, and the challenges involved with serving foreign defendants. This particular case concerned Intellectual Property (IP) rights and brought me back…
McCarter & English’s intellectual property group has lately expanded with the addition of partner Michael Gnibus and his team to the Stamford, Connecticut office. The news was made public in an official statement released by the firm on Tuesday. Prior to this, Gnibus served as a partner at Armstrong Teasdale, practicing both in-house and at…
The US Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent enactment against employer noncompete agreements may result in an increase in patent filings and trade secrets litigation. Evidently, this move is a consequence of companies’ strategies to fortify their intellectual property rights, particularly against employees who depart their workforces. As announced on April 23rd, the FTC’s final rule…
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, better known simply as Mintz Levin, has made a significant addition to its roster by recruiting Siegmund Gutman, the life science patent practice chair at Proskauer Rose. Gutman will be based in Los Angeles and is one of ten attorneys Mintz Levin has hired as part of their…
In a recent legal ruling, a jury has found gaming giant Activision liable for $23.4 million for infringements on multiplayer gaming patents held by Acceleration Bay. The two infringements were divided, with one valued at $18 million happening in World of Warcraft, and another totalling $5.4 million occurring in two Call of Duty games. This…
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has asked a Texas judge to order Demaray LLC to pay $6.8 million to cover legal fees related to its unsuccessful patent infringement lawsuit focused on the Korean tech giant’s semiconductor products. According to Samsung’s redacted motion filed on May 3 in the US District Court for the Western District of…
The acclaimed Patent Trial & Appeals Board litigation firm, Lowenstein & Weatherwax, has welcomed new member Dennis Courtney to its team, with Courtney joining as a partner. This adjustment to the firm’s roster was confirmed on Monday. Prior to his move, Courtney was enlisted at Irell & Manella. He brings with him a wealth of…
Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC has expanded its team by acquiring a life sciences patent litigation unit from Proskauer Rose LLP. The unit is comprised of approximately twelve attorneys, led by the ex-chair of Proskauer’s life sciences patent practice. The lawyers, who are based in Los Angeles, Boston and New York, have…
Goodwin, a prominent player in the field of legal practice, welcomes renowned legal practitioner Michael Siekman to their ever-expanding life sciences department. Based out of the Boston office, Siekman was officially announced as a partner on Monday. Siekman brings a wealth of legal expertise to the table, particularly within biotechnology, biosimilars, and pharmaceutical sectors. His…
Welcome to another day in legal news and our daily update for corporate professionals and law firms. Today, we present corporate shake-ups, updated legal profession practices, and technological advances. Our highlight for the day is the promotion of Jeff Novota as the new general counsel for Southwest Airlines Co., as reported by Global Legal Post….
Pharmaceutical and medical device startups face a unique set of challenges, including but not limited to, hiring, conducting clinical trials and finding investors. These stumbling blocks necessitate the assembly of a strong legal team early in the process, to better mitigate risks and establish a robust company foundation, as observed by Tucker Ellis attorneys Mollie…
In an impactful decision, the Federal Circuit invalidated patents owned by Packet Intelligence LLC, consequently nullifying a $3.35 million infringement award previously handed to network security company, NetScout Systems Inc. This ruling signifies a considerable victory for NetScout Systems, which has been contesting Packet Intelligence’s lawsuit since 2016 in the US District Court for the…
A recent study by a prominent New York accounting firm, recognized for providing expert assessments for damages in intellectual property disputes, reveals a significant drop in the median award amount for patent cases over the past 15 years. Although patent disputes have remained high-profile affairs, this revelation might affect how corporations and law firms approach…