Vincent Galluzzo, an intellectual property (IP) expert, has left Crowell & Moring to join K&L Gates as a partner in the firm’s IP practice in Charlotte, NC. Known for his extensive work in high-tech patent and trade secret litigation, appeals, and software licensing disputes, Galluzzo’s addition to the team is expected to further bolster the…
In a recent development involving tech giant Samsung Electronics Co., a $67.5 million patent infringement award that was to be given to G+ Communications LLC has been nullified. This substantial award was earlier decreed over the alleged usage of unlicensed technology in Samsung’s Galaxy 5G smartphones. Interestingly, the January verdict wasn’t able to hold water…
In a significant move for the legal industry, Paul Hastings has hired a six-partner intellectual property (IP) litigation team from Allen & Overy. Expanding its tech-focused offerings in Northern California, the team will be based in Palo Alto, New York, and Washington, D.C. A major component of this team’s expertise lies in patent litigation and…
In a notable development, law firm Paul Hastings has recruited a technology-focused intellectual property (IP) litigation team consisting of six partners from Allen & Overy. This hiring complements a series of group hires instigated earlier this year by Paul Hastings. The newly engaged partners, who will operate out of Palo Alto and Washington, DC, while…
Renowned litigator Morgan Chu, famed for his many courtroom victories and previously coined as Irell & Manella’s “$5 billion man”, has recently been named the lead attorney for a new lawsuit initiated by Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI and technology tycoon Sam Altman. Chu, along with fellow Irell litigation…
Renowned law firm Squire Patton Boggs recently welcomed intellectual property (IP) legal expert Sarah Mirza to their team as a partnering member. Mirza’s addition to the intellectual property and technology department was announced on a company press report issued last Thursday. Mirza is an established name in Silicon Valley. She specializes in building robust patent…
Jimoh Ovbiagele, once a co-founder of the now-defunct AI legal research startup ROSS Intelligence, is making his comeback to the legal tech space. As CEO of the fresh startup Bench IQ, Ovbiagele aims to exploit generative AI to offer wide-ranging insights into judges’ decision-making behaviors, considering not only their written decisions but also their bench…
The Federal Circuit, the nation’s highest patent court, is currently wrestling with an appeal that could significantly alter the landscape for attorneys involved in patent infringement lawsuits. The impact on patent professionals and practitioners in major corporations and law firms, which represent some of the world’s most prolific filers of such lawsuits, could be significant….
Spencer Fane LLP recently fortified its growing intellectual property (IP) division with the acquisition of three adept attorneys from McKool Smith. The trio, known for their specialization in patent and trade secrets disputes, have built reputations as experts in high-stakes, ‘bet-the-company’ litigation. This news comes as Spencer Fane is engaged in a period of expansion,…
In a recent legal development, a jury verdict of $287 million, secured by law firm Susman Godfrey, is being scrutinized in a federal court. The case concerns Netherlands-based company Koninklijke KPN N.V. and involves a breach-of-settlement agreement pertinent to patent infringement lawsuits. KPN brought forward that Samsung Electronics America Inc., the defendant, inadequately moved this…
In a recent legal skirmish, Texas-based law firm Ramey LLP successfully thwarted allegations accusing it of improper conduct while prosecuting a patent infringement lawsuit against Vizio Inc. The lawsuit pertained to methods for brokering data. Contrary to Vizio’s allegations, Ramey did not act in bad faith when representing Ortiz & Associates Consulting LLC in a…
Fish & Richardson, a prominent legal services provider, has announced the addition of two key members- Louis Fogel and Shaun Van Horn to their litigation group, particularly the life sciences industry team in Chicago. The move, announced on Wednesday, aims to strengthen the firm’s expertise in life sciences. Louis Fogel brings valuable experience in a…
In a trial revealing internal tensions within the National Rifle Association (NRA), the organization’s general counsel and two other senior leaders were found by jurors to have violated their statutory duties. However, it was concluded that these transgressions did not result in any financial loss for the NRA. The trial shed light on controversies within…
On Tuesday, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office released new guidance to determine “obviousness” in patents, stemming from recent Supreme Court precedent. Intellectual Property (IP) attorneys have stated that although the new guidelines could simplify procedures for utility patent prosecutors and their clients, there remain open questions about the application of this precedent on design…
In a recent development, an intellectual property attorney in New Jersey faced a setback in his bid to receive additional compensation following his departure from a law firm partnership in 2019. The appeal was dismissed by a New Jersey appellate panel, resulting in a hitch in the lawyer’s quest for remuneration. The former partner of…
Patent cases can often linger unresolved, particularly when the defendant is able to demonstrate the case lacked the necessary foundation to be brought forward in the first place. Until there exist mechanisms for certain patent claims to be expediently disposed of using alternative dispute mechanisms, such cases are likely to persist. It’s thus crucial, in…
Orrick has made a valuable addition to their Los Angeles roster – Laura Wytsma now assumes the role of partner within their Intellectual Property (IP) litigation team[1]. This move fortifies Orrick’s expertise in matters of patent law. Ms. Wytsma specializes in patent matters that come before the federal courts. Prior to joining Orrick, Wytsma has…
Sheppard Mullin has announced an expansion to its intellectual property practice in San Diego with the addition of a new partner, Jaime Choi. Highly skilled in patent prosecution, Choi has expertise in creating global IP portfolios, preparing opinions, and conducting product clearance for clients in the life sciences and high technology sectors. This information was…
Medical technology incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly coming under scrutiny by Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Recent decisions from the board have shown a trend of reversal on prior art rejection. This offers a contrasting view to the previous decisions with regards to the subject matter eligibility. Innovations under consideration encompass a variety…
In an effort to tackle patent thickets and reduce the cost of pharmaceutical drugs, US Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) recently hosted a bipartisan panel discussion to present a new legislation. The panel, entitled ‘Breaking Down Big Pharma Patent Walls’, was held at the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill. Understanding…
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and ACLU of South Carolina have brought to light a contentious issue with a lawsuit against the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC). The central argument is that the department’s policy, which prevents inmates from having personal contact interviews, including with news media, stands in violation of the First…
In the coming week, Samsung intends to seek a Texas court’s intervention in an increasingly controversial intellectual property matter. The tech heavyweight aims for a patent litigation company to disclose its interactions with litigation funders in the run-up to a trial in the following month. The trial seeks to determine whether Samsung’s previous in-house legal…
In a recent development, the Third Circuit has declined AbbVie Inc.’s plea to prevent a Pennsylvania federal court’s command to disclose attorney correspondences from a contentious patent case. The case has been accused of being deliberately instigated to safeguard AbbVie’s exclusive rights on a testosterone drug. The court has yet to release a detailed explanation…
In a noteworthy incident that has grabbed the attention of legal professionals globally, a lawyer handling his first patent case as lead counsel was recently sanctioned by a US Federal Court for insufficient investigation of presented claims before filing the original complaint and its succeeding amendments. Read more here. The judge for the case, Mary…
In May 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court made a ruling in the case of Amgen Inc. v. Sanofi that could reshape the future of antibody claiming in the United States. This pivotal verdict is anticipated to influence enablement and the widely adopted strategy of claiming antibodies on their function. The potential implications of this judgment…