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Law360

Tesla Patent Battle, Genesis’ Contract Dispute, and Entain’s Acquisition Clash: This Week in UK Litigation

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

The past week’s legal proceedings in London have seen electric automobile manufacturer Tesla embarking on patent proceedings against InterDigital, a leader in technology innovations. This development marks another chapter in the ongoing interactions between tech enterprises and major automakers, a trend that underscores the crossover in technological and automotive fields. Shifting from technology to music…

Bloomberg Law

Biden’s Use of March-in Rights on Drug Patents May Face Legal Challenges

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

The Biden administration’s recent proposal to seize control of certain drug patents as a means to lower prices could potentially face legal challenges. This move, considered a first by the U.S. government, specifically utilizes the less known “march-in rights”, and intends to license patents on drugs created with federal funding to alternative manufacturers. A Bloomberg…

Law360

AI Integration Reshapes Legal Landscape, Replacing Early-Career Attorneys’ Tasks

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

Technological development often goes hand in hand with change. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a prime example of technology reshaping day-to-day tasks, and its relevance is intensifying within the legal profession, a field that has historically been resistant to drastic changes. However, at the Berkeley-Stanford Advanced Patent Law Institute, top legal scholars and industry professionals asserted…

Bloomberg Law

AI Revolution in Patent Litigation: Efficiency and Accuracy Soar

Pieter Gunst3 years ago05 mins

The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to revolutionize patent litigation has gradually come to light. These cutting-edge resources could vastly improve the way patent litigators perform their job, from streamlining research to enhancing analysis and improving overall efficiency. In patent litigation, intellectual property rights are defended by asserting patents or disputing the validity of…

Bloomberg Law

Oldest Active Federal Judge Fights Suspension, Asserts Lawsuit Relevance

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman continues to fight her case in the federal district court seeking reversal of her initial suspension from taking on new cases. Judge Newman argued that her lawsuit isn’t rendered moot even though her initial suspension was lifted, as the original suspension was tied to her pace of working on cases….

Bloomberg Law

IP Edge-Linked Shell Companies Under Investigation: Limits of Judicial Power in Intellectual Property Law

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

A recent case in the world of Intellectual Property (IP) law has caught the eye of legal professionals worldwide. The center of attention is Lori LaPray, a Texan woman and owner her patent holding company Backertop Licensing LLC, who is challenging the authority of federal Judge Colm F. Connolly. LaPray has taken issue with Connolly’s…

Above the Law

IP Edge Conduct and Damages Calculations Under Scrutiny Following Delaware Court Decision

Pieter Gunst3 years ago04 mins

In the world of patent litigation, last week’s developments involving IP Edge – the most prolific patent-filing entity – and Hon. Colm F. Connolly, the leading judge of Delaware’s premier court for patent cases, have had legal professionals on high alert. The particulars of the case are delineated in an extensive 102-page opinion calling for…

Bloomberg Law

Prominent Law Firm McCarter & English Welcomes IP Expert Jeffrey M. Mann to New York Practice

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

McCarter & English, a prominent law firm has announced the addition of Jeffrey M. Mann to its intellectual property practice group in New York, as reported by Bloomberg Law. Mr. Mann brings with him a wealth of experience in negotiating, structuring license agreements, drafting opinions, and prosecuting patents and trademarks. His prior engagement included serving…

Law.com

Federal Circuit Orders New Trial in VLSI Technology vs Intel, Reversing $2.1 Billion Judgement

Pieter Gunst3 years ago01 mins

In a significant legal update, the U.S Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ordered a new trial in VLSI Technology LLC v. Intel Corp, reversing a judgement of $2.1 billion. In delving into the matter, the court found an abuse of discretion by Judge Alan Albright of the Western District of Texas, leading to…

Bloomberg Law

Ethical Conflict Leads to Disqualification of Pacific Biosciences’ Legal Team in Patent Lawsuit

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

A recent patent lawsuit has brought to light an interesting ethical conflict within the legal department of Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. A federal judge has ruled that eight of the nine attorneys belonging to the company’s legal department will be barred from working on the said lawsuit, due to an existing conflict of interest….

Bloomberg Law

Intellectual Property Veteran Tripp Lake Joins Dickinson Wright’s Denver Office

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

The legal industry has witnessed another high-profile move in recent times. Tripp Lake has been recruited to the Denver office of Dickinson Wright. The announcement was made earlier this week, according to the law firm. With considerable experience as lead counsel in patent and trade secret cases, Lake’s expertise ranges across several sectors. He has…

Bloomberg Law

Delaware Judge’s Probe Uncovers Human Toll in IP Edge’s Litigation Finance Activities

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

In a recent case revolving around litigation finance that caught the attention of the legal community, a Delaware Judge revealed some of the internal workings of IP Edge LLC. This company is known to be a broad patent monetization firm associated with a multitude of infringement lawsuits. The findings from the probe into the litigation…

Above the Law

Appellate Litigation Update: Voting Rights Act Weakened and Texas Book Rating Law Contested

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Welcome to the weekly roundup of notable issues from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, a venerable resource focusing on appellate litigation. One of the most intriguing stories this week revolves around a Pennsylvania case where a tied vote was decided by drawing lots. This unusual solution was necessitated after a court ruled that undated, but…

ABA Journal

Sandra Day O’Connor: Pioneering Justice Leaves Impactful Legacy at 93

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

Renowned for her groundbreaking role as the first woman to serve as a Justice in the U.S. Supreme Court, Sandra Day O’Connor has passed away at the age of 93. A trailblazer, Justice O’Connor’s tenure on the bench had lasting implications for the judicial, corporate, and legal sectors worldwide. Born in El Paso, Texas, in…

JDSupra

Navigating the Legal Labyrinth: Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property Rights

Pieter Gunst3 years ago04 mins

Addressing the conundrums arising from the entanglement of traditional knowledge and intellectual property (IP) rights, it’s worth understanding that this presents a noteworthy test for legal systems worldwide. On one side of the intersection, there lies the inestimable economic potential encompassed within traditional knowledge. This valuable asset consists of insights, practices, and the prospect for…

JDSupra

Patent Owners Unite in Support of Cellect’s Rehearing Petition Amid Obvious-Type Double Patenting Debate

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

In a recent turn of events, patent owners have filed an amicus brief in support of Cellect’s rehearing petition. This move comes on the heels of a significant U.S. Court of Appeals decision, with substantial implications on obvious-type double patenting (“ODP”). The precedential decision in question, arising from In re Cellect, ruled that when expiration…

Bloomberg Law

Luke Toft Joins Fox Rothschild as IP Partner, Signaling Firm’s Strategic Growth

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

Intellectual Property (IP) firm, Fox Rothschild, welcomes a new partner into its ranks – Mr. Luke Toft. Nurturing an extensive career in IP management, Mr. Toft will be stationed at the Minneapolis, Minnesota office, as confirmed by the firm last Monday. Mr. Toft is widely regarded for his work in assisting clients across various technology…

Law.com

Goodwin Procter, Arnold & Porter in High-Stakes Nike vs New Balance Patent Lawsuit

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

Two prominent law firms, Goodwin Procter and Arnold & Porter, are squaring off in a notable patent lawsuit, with Nike Inc. taking on New Balance Athletics. Details regarding the representatives from each firm and the full extent of the allegations remain undisclosed. As reported by Law.com Radar, the case sprouted from a patent dispute. Though…

JDSupra

PTO Issues Updated Guidance on Examining Computer-Generated Images in Design Patent Applications

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

In a noteworthy development for the corporate legal community, the US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) recently published a notice about supplemental guidance concerning the examination of patent design claims containing computer-generated images. This vital update is ascertained from the information available on JDSupra. This supplemental guidance, outlined in the Federal Register (88 Fed. Reg….

JDSupra

PTAB Granted Authority to Issue Post-Deadline Final Written Decisions in PGR Proceedings

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

In an interesting case that has caught the attention of legal professionals worldwide, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled that the Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB) has the liberty to issue a final written decision in a post-grant review (PGR) proceeding even after the statutory deadline has passed. JD…

JDSupra

Federal Circuit Ruling Limits Reference Incorporation in Patent Dispute Cases

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

In an interesting turn of legal events, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial & Appeal Board’s patentability determination, which found that a patent challenger waived an argument it tried to incorporate by reference to another brief. The case in question here is Medtronic, Inc. v. Teleflex Life Scis….

JDSupra

Purdue Pharma and Collegium Pharmaceutical Clash Over Opioid Abuse Prevention Patent

Pieter Gunst3 years ago02 mins

In the most recent series of patent case summaries, the significant case Purdue Pharma L.P., et al. v. Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc., et al., No. 2022-1482 has made headlines, with a decision issued by the Federal Circuit Court (Patent Trial and Appeal Board, or PTAB) on November 21, 2023. The detailed opinion was penned by Dyk…

JDSupra

PTAB Ruling Redefines Priority Claim Standards for Provisional Patent Applications Post-AIA

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

In a precedential final written decision, the Patent Trial & Appeal Board positioned that a patent does not have to possess a claim that is supported by a provisional application’s disclosure in order to raise priority to that provisional for prior art purposes after the implementation of the America Invents Act (AIA). This crucial decision…

JDSupra

PTAB Denies USAA Petition for Inter Partes Review, Emphasizing Precision in Patent Descriptions

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

On September 21, 2023, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) made a noteworthy decision to deny the United Services Automobile Association’s (USAA) petition to institute inter partes review of Auto Telematics’s U.S. Patent No. 9,633,487. This denial was made in consideration of the written description presented in the alternative embodiments. The inter partes review…

JDSupra

Exploring the Shift in Standard-Essential Patent Litigation Amidst 5G Advancements

Pieter Gunst3 years ago03 mins

The nature of litigation over standard-essential patents, or SEPs, can be viewed as a cyclical phenomenon. This cycle commonly follows the path of generational changes in technology. Instances of this pattern have been observed with 3G and 4G technology, where each respective change led to an influx of litigation focused mainly on smartphones. As we…