The IPKat

MAY 26, 2023

Last year, former GuestKat Jan Jacobi reported both the Warsaw District Court’s Referral to the CJEU and AG Rantos’ Opinion on the TB v Castorama Polska and Knor litigation (see IPKat posts here and here ). Article 4(a) refers to the ‘holders of intellectual property rights’ being entitled to apply for an Article 8 request.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 25, 2022

Day two of IPWatchdog’s Patent Litigation Masters Program yesterday included panels on IP Finance, Mega Verdicts in Patent Litigation, Expert Witnesses and the Fintiv Saga. During the latter panel, former U.S.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

AUGUST 25, 2022

In the July/August issue of IP Litigator , Fish Principal Daniel Tishman and Associate April Park discuss orders that highlight avenues for an early ruling at the ITC in two investigations: C ertain Digital Set-Top Boxes and Systems and Services Including the Same (Inv.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 2, 2024

In so doing, the Federal Circuit found that Article III standing was not extinguished by the plaintiff’s default on a patent security agreement that granted a secured third party the right to assign the patents at issue in the appeal. Zebra Technologies Corp.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 27, 2024

So, we dive into the dispute over the role of scientific advisers versus expert evidence in IP litigation. The decision comes at a very interesting stage of IP discussion especially in a globally reclusive IP forum in India, albeit for the sake of inspiration and education. What about our ‘reclusive’ IP forum in India?

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 18, 2023

An important part of the amendment is the introduction by Article 76 of the patent linkage system in China – a system for litigation of drug patents prior to market entry of generics, similar to that provided by the Hatch Waxman Act in the US. Recent Patent Linkage Litigations Since Chugai v. Wenzhou Haihe Pharmaceutical Co.,

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2024

While the question made sense ever since I read the post, it started making more sense (and bothering me more) after working on the SpicyIP Open IP Syllabus where I witnessed a relative “over-accessibility” of US-European IPR scholarship. I began to wonder – are there actually fewer IP scholars in India (or the Global South in general)?

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The IPKat

APRIL 22, 2024

Trier, Germany The Katfriends at the Academy of European Law (ERA) in beautiful Trier (Germany) are always busy organizing and running IP courses. The European Patent Litigation Certificate (EPLC) is designed specifically for European patent attorneys in light of the particular needs of the profession.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 15, 2024

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) Judge Pauline Newman made of attendees of IPWatchdog’s Patent Litigation Masters 2024 program on Monday, imploring them to “think creatively” to solve the intellectual property problems of today. "Make it happen.” That was the request U.S.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In some countries, trade secrets were protected as an IP right under specific legislation, in others protection stemmed solely from case-law and in yet others such information was protected under competition law. The EUIPO published The Baseline of Trade Secrets Litigation in the EU Member States in 2018. Not anymore!”

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Several attorneys associated with patent monetization firm IP Edge are being referred to their state disciplinary bars, the Texas Supreme Court's Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, the U.S. district court without disclosing the interests of IP Edge, which stood to gain 90% of the gross recovery from the asserted patents.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 18, 2024

In patent litigation, damages issues are sometimes treated as an afterthought when compared to the issues of infringement and invalidity. However, achieving a client’s goals requires an attorney to place damages at the center of the litigation strategy from the very beginning. Damages, quite simply, can make or break a case.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

IP business models will evolve, and risk and return calculations will become more reliable. From the perspective of the Intangible Investor, 2022 will be a year of new opportunities and transitional growth.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 13, 2021

With the spike in economic growth in the battery and electric vehicle (EV) industries, the IP world is seeing a commensurate spike in battery patenting activity. Ralph Phillips , and Daniel Tishman explore this growth and discuss considerations for companies protecting and defending their IP. Enforcement and litigation considerations.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Katfriends Adrian Aronsson-Storrier and Oliver Fairhurst from Lewis Silkin report on recent litigation in the UK against the developers of AI generation software. This litigation has arisen amongst a flurry of recent interest in AI generated works. What is AI image generation software? How do you train AI tools?

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JULY 14, 2022

In a new article in Managing IP , Fish attorneys John Pegram and Jan Zecher say the question will most likely be litigated after the UPC transitional period. Read the full article on Managing IP (subscription required). PDF copy available. Interpretation of International Agreements.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

During Day two of IPWatchdog LIVE in Dallas, Texas, a panel of attorneys discussed a range of topics related to litigating patents in Texas, particularly the recent order from the Chief Judge for the Western District of Texas, which requires patent cases filed in the Waco Divison to be randomly assigned to one of 12 district court judges.

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The IPKat

MARCH 24, 2024

Here’s what Hans writes: Horological IP and the customization of watches by Hans Eriksson The world of high-end watchmaking is a good case study for the importance of intellectual property (IP) rights. A recent trend in this field is the customization or personalization of luxury timepieces, or “modding”.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 18, 2023

Mac Mok is an IP Innovation Clinic Senior Fellow and a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. This article was written as a requirement for Prof. Pina D’Agostino’s IP Intensive Program. This semester, I participated in Osgoode’s Intellectual Property (IP) Law and Technology Intensive program (IP Intensive).

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A Texas-based patent enforcement firm seeks an experienced patent litigator. While we are seeking a full-time candidate, we will consider alternative situations, reduced hours, etc., for qualified candidates. While the firm is based in Dallas, Texas, most of the work can be performed remotely.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Ramey & Schwaller is looking for a litigation attorney with 3-5 years of litigation experience in federal court. This is a fun, very active position with immediate exposure to all aspects of patent litigation. The full-time, permanent position, located in Houston, TX, will be handling cases from cradle to grave.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The strength of a company’s IP is a central factor in determining its value, and perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in the life sciences industry. Read the full article on Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review. PDF copy available. Long product life cycles. Extensive due diligence.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

As the battery and electric vehicle (EV) industries continue to grow, in tandem the IP world is experiencing an increase in battery patenting activity. Fish principals Hyun Jin (HJ) In, Ph.D. , Ralph Phillips , and Daniel Tishman explore these growing industries and offer considerations for companies protecting and defending their IP.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 15, 2022

Masimo Corporation ,¹ a decision instituting inter partes review (IPR) despite arguments from the patent owner that proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) would be inefficient given the overlapping prior art issues litigated concurrently in the co-pending district court case. Fintiv, Inc. Sable Networks, Inc. Natera, Inc.,

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting a litigation associate to join their thriving Intellectual Property practice. This full-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to focus on patent litigation for a national and international client base from our Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Silicon Valley, Washington D.C.,

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Fish attorney Kurt Glitzenstein spoke with The American Lawyer about Fish’s success on being the busiest patent litigation firm in the land. He discusses his goals and priorities as the Litigation Practice Group leader, where the firm is looking to expand in the next year, and more.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In the attached article , we examine some of the differences between these types of marketplaces and business models, highlight some of the varying license terms of these marketplaces and discuss why IP owners who license their IP for NFTs often are best served by developing their own licenses to be used in connection with sale of their NFTs.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Is patent litigation out of control? Has patent litigation ever been out of control? I initially started this research in 1997, while working on my Master’s thesis, which dealt with patent litigation and the use of alternative dispute resolution.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 12, 2021

After a client prevails in patent litigation in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, the client often wants to know whether it can obtain its attorneys’ fees from the opposing party. The answer is yes, but only if the court finds exceptionality under 35 U.S.C. § Although 35 U.S.C. §

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 28, 2021

Last week, Patexia released its second annual ANDA Litigation Intelligence Report in which we covered the rankings, statistics and comprehensive analysis of abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) and Hatch-Waxman stakeholders. We couldn't help but notice the decline in ANDA filing activity that has begun, after reaching its peak in 2018.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2023

An increasingly popular function of the ITC is serving as an alternate forum to litigate intellectual property disputes arising under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. § The ITC provides a lot of practical benefits over a traditional district court litigation.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 9, 2022

It was a banner district court week, with 104 patent filings and 64 cases terminated, mostly file-and-settle non-practicing entity (NPE) litigation, and 26 Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) cases, including Nokia challenging NPE TQ Delta, LLC; Dexcom, Inc. and Samsung filing against the Fortress IP-funded Netlist, Inc.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

While many Congress attendees from around the world lined up for the Unified Patent Court boot camp and mock trial panels, this Katfriend opted to sample the day’s selection of soft IP offerings. Would You Like Some IP With Your Wine? On the US side, the metaverse fluent Ms. a of the Design Directive. Quentin Tarantino et al.

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IP Law 360

MARCH 14, 2022

A recent Law360 guest article suggests that remote proceedings should be the default in civil litigation even after the pandemic, but courts should continue to give parties the option to appear in person because it can actually save long-term costs, prepare younger attorneys more effectively, and bring a necessary degree of seriousness to hearings, (..)

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

On February 6, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued an opinion in Philpot v. Independent Journal Review reversing a ruling that an online reproduction of a photograph of singer-songwriter Ted Nugent constituted fair use.

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IP Tech Blog

APRIL 25, 2023

Every year, on April 26, intellectual property organizations around the world observe “ World IP Day ” – an event established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to raise awareness of patents, copyrights, designs, and trademarks, and to celebrate the creativity and contributions of inventors, authors, artists and entrepreneurs.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 10, 2022

In that ruling, the Federal Circuit found that Apple’s choice to enter a patent licensing agreement with Qualcomm covering the patents-at-issue extinguished Article III standing as to Apple’s appeals from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

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