Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent global law firm, has made a strategic move to bolster its intellectual property team by recruiting David Cohen from Holland & Knight. Cohen joins the firm’s Dallas office, enhancing their capabilities in handling complex IP matters. According to an article from Bloomberg Law, Cohen is highly regarded for his expertise…
In a move that underscores the dynamic nature of the legal landscape regarding intellectual property, Munger, Tolles & Olson has strengthened its San Francisco office with the addition of Charles R. Kamber, a seasoned patent litigator known for his extensive experience in technology and life sciences sectors. Kamber’s transition from Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan…
In a recent decision, a federal judge in California determined that certain functions within specific Apple iPhones and iPads infringe a patent on touch screen technology held by Smith Interface Technologies LLC. The judgment identified several aspects of the devices that violated specific claims of the patent, though it also acknowledged that some other claims…
Amgen is appealing to the Fourth Circuit Court to dismiss CareFirst’s lawsuit, asserting the case’s lack of merit due to court orders enforcing its patents on the rheumatoid arthritis drug Enbrel. This action follows a decision by a Virginia federal judge who refused to dismiss the lawsuit, which accuses Amgen of unlawfully delaying the entry…
Apple has urged a California federal judge to dismiss Masimo’s request for nearly $243 million in interest, following a $634 million patent jury verdict related to the Apple Watch’s heart rate technology. According to Apple, the additional damages sought would result in an “enormous windfall,” rendering the total damages award disproportionate. The Cupertino-based tech giant’s…
The ongoing intellectual property dispute involving Boeing and Wilson Aerospace LLC saw significant developments as a Washington federal judge recently ruled on the extent of financial discovery permissible. Wilson Aerospace, which has accused Boeing of appropriating its patented technology for a NASA moon program, had sought expansive documentation. However, the court’s decision limited the breadth…
ArcherDX is appealing to the Federal Circuit to overturn a revised verdict in a contentious patent dispute with Natera over cancer diagnostic technology. The case, rooted in allegations of patent infringement by ArcherDX, initially resulted in a $19 million judgment against the company. However, a Delaware federal judge recently reduced this amount by $10 million,…
In a notable decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently reiterated the standards surrounding prior art in patent disputes. The case, Dental Monitoring SAS v. Align Technology Inc., highlights the importance of clear prior art definitions in the context of dental technology patents. The court’s ruling from August 10, 2026, emphasizes…
The recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit marks a notable development in the ongoing legal saga between Viavi Solutions Inc. and a competitor. In a ruling on Tuesday, the Court upheld a lower court’s decision requiring Viavi to cover the attorney fees of a rival company. Viavi had previously…
The legal landscape in London has been active this week, driven by significant litigation involving major corporations. Key players in the scene include institutional investors, consumer goods companies, and reputable law firms. British American Tobacco (BAT) finds itself at the center of a new legal challenge as institutional investors have lodged fresh claims. The dispute…
Juul Labs has once again found itself embroiled in a legal battle over patent infringement, following a suit that targets its newly approved vaping device. The litigation has been initiated by a company claiming to have developed technology originally designed for delivering caffeine to military pilots, a technology it says underpins modern e-cigarettes. The lawsuit…
The Federal Circuit’s recent decision to permit district court judges to dismiss patent cases on multiple grounds simultaneously has legal professionals contemplating the implications for future litigation. This approach, while underlining judicial efficiency, leaves a cloud of ambiguity regarding the preclusive effects on subsequent cases involving the same patent disputes. This ruling stems from a…
In a pivotal decision that underscores the complexities of patent litigation in the digital streaming sector, a federal judge recently denied DivX’s request for a new trial against Netflix, following a California jury’s verdict in March. The jury had previously found Netflix not guilty of infringing on DivX’s anti-copying and image-quality patents. This ruling marks…
A divided decision by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has favored Amazon in its ongoing battle over speech recognition technology, a case closely watched within technology and legal circles. The PTAB decision determined that specific claims within a key speech recognition patent were invalid. This ruling represents another chapter in the protracted litigation…
In a notable decision favoring the generic drug industry, the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in the case of Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. et al. v. Amarin Pharma Inc. The outcome reversed the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, underscoring that Amarin failed to demonstrate that Hikma prompted healthcare providers…
The Western District of Texas recently announced the vacating of trial dates for cases previously managed by U.S. District Judge Alan Albright. This decision comes as the court evaluates the reassignment of those cases following Judge Albright’s departure. In an attempt to maintain continuity and avoid unnecessary delays, the court confirmed that all other schedules…
A legal confrontation has emerged between a subsidiary of BASF SE and Apple Inc., as the German chemicals company accused the tech giant of infringing on its face authentication technology patents. The lawsuit, filed in a Texas federal court, alleges that Apple has incorporated the contested technology into various models of its iPhone and iPad…
In a significant legal development, a Virginia federal judge has rejected Altria’s constitutional challenge against the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) regarding its patent proceedings. This decision emerged from Altria’s attempt to halt a patent case initiated by Juul Labs over vape technology. The court’s decision to grant summary judgment to the ITC underscores the…
In a recent legal development, a Delaware federal court has allowed most of Corteva Agriscience’s claims to proceed in a dispute centered around intellectual property (IP) related to seed technology. The court decision ensures that the majority of Corteva’s arguments will be heard in an upcoming trial scheduled for later this month. The case reflects…
Since taking the helm at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Director John Squires has drastically reshaped the landscape of America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings with a marked increase in discretionary denials. This approach has become the foremost hurdle in the path of many patent petitions. Squires’ tenure, which began on October 31, 2025, has…
In a recent series of determinations, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires initiated eight patent reviews, with only a single challenge being declined. This development underscores a substantial acceptance rate for patent reviews under the current administration, reflecting a proactive stance in evaluating intellectual property claims. The decision making process within the USPTO…
The Federal Circuit recently solidified a victory for Vifor Pharma in a significant patent litigation concerning iron deficiency treatments. This decision came as the court affirmed a lower court’s ruling favoring Vifor, finding that the pharmaceutical company did not infringe a patent held by its rival, Biofer. Biofer had previously asserted that Vifor’s method of…
“`html Ashurst and Perkins Coie have welcomed a seasoned intellectual property litigator, Michael Schnapp, to their New York office. This strategic move highlights the growing emphasis on bolstering IP capabilities amidst increasing demand for expertise in technology and innovation sectors. Michael Schnapp brings a wealth of experience in complex patent litigation and has been recognized…
Concerns have been mounting over recent U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) policies, as lawmakers question the increasing number of patent review denials and the potential implications for innovation. At a congressional hearing held Wednesday, several representatives highlighted the need to scrutinize the USPTO’s authority to set its own fees, which could mark a significant…
VLSI Technology LLC is intensifying its legal battle against Intel Corporation by urging a D.C. federal court to compel the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to release a fully unredacted report. The document in question allegedly details a connection between Intel and the company that previously succeeded in challenging a VLSI patent, which is…