IPilogue

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Moderna and Pfizer battle’s over the inventive process of their respective mRNA COVID-19 vaccines revisit the negative associations of profit, monopolies, and optics in patent litigation. A statutory defense to patent enforcement could be another solution, as seen in the American approach in 28 U.S. Code § 1498 (a).

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

What makes the cost of patent litigation so high? What would you think if I told you that the average patent litigation cost exceeds well over $1 million ? To put it another way, how would you feel knowing that one million dollars might not get you halfway through a patent lawsuit?

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Larson & Larson

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As a business owner, it’s important to be aware of the potential for patent infringement. A patent is a legal document that grants the holder the exclusive right to make, use, and sell an invention for a certain period of time. When it comes to patent infringement, there are a few key things to keep in mind.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit provided more certainty about the latter by holding that legal expenses incurred by generic drug manufacturers in defending patent infringement suits brought under the Hatch-Waxman Act are deductible from the manufacturers’ federal taxes as ordinary and necessary business expenses.

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The IP Law Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Willful patent infringement can result in enhanced, and in some case treble, damages but not in every instance. Because the standard for finding willful infringement has traditionally been lower than that for enhancing damages, a finding of willful infringement does not guarantee an award of enhanced damages. Portec, Inc.,

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Patently-O

JUNE 7, 2023

2023) , the Federal Circuit once again granted a writ of mandamus , ordering a patent infringement case to be transferred out of Judge Albright’s courtroom in the Western District of Texas (WDTX). states, including Texas, is no stranger to litigation in the Lone Star state.

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The IP Law Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In patent infringement cases, venue is proper under 28 U.S.C § 1406(a) where either (1) the company accused of infringement is incorporated or (2) where the company has committed acts of infringement and has a “regular and established place of business.” may have reopened that question.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Back in 2021, Bel Power sued Monolithic for patent infringement in Waco Texas. 1400(b)’s requirement of a “ regular and established place of business ” in today’s remote-work and global-shipping world. Proper venue is rarely a big deal these days in Federal Litigation. But, patent law is different.

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IAM Magazine

APRIL 15, 2022

Fox Rothschild partner Gregory B Williams has handled dozens of patent infringement cases at district court, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.

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IAM Magazine

APRIL 15, 2022

Fox Rothschild partner Gregory B Williams has handled dozens of patent infringement cases at district court, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.

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Larson & Larson

JUNE 1, 2021

Patent infringement encompasses unauthorized making, use, sale, or offering for sale any patented invention within the United States jurisdiction. As a result of this infringement, a patentee whose patent is infringed may file a lawsuit seeking appropriate relief from the federal court.

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Patent Trademark Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Does Amazon allow patent owners to file a claim for utility patent infringement against sellers? Yes, Amazon offers its own patent court for sellers to resolve utility patent infringement claims. Neutral Patent Evaluation is the name of the process to resolve Amazon utility patent infringement claims.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Rovi’s revenue model is to license a portfolio for a rate without consideration for the number of patents. Videotron claimed they licensed to avoid litigation, and later realized that Rovi’s portfolio is obsolete. Whether Rovi practiced the invention of the patent in Canada. Rovi’s conduct. Videotron’s Conduct.

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IP Close Up

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

History has proven that innovation comes from everywhere, not just the leading businesses. But patents no longer provide the right exclude others from practicing an Continue reading

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IPilogue

JANUARY 19, 2022

A New York Times report anticipated that the impact of the ruling on Google’s business is likely to be limited. Yet the conflict between Google and Sonos is important because it reflects the antitrust problems created by the expanding businesses of today’s tech giants.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 8, 2023

for patent infringement. TeleBrands is currently celebrating 30 years of being in business. TeleBrands holds several patents related to the design and construction of expandable garden hoses, including US10174870 and US10890278 both titled “Expandable and Contractible Garden Hose.”

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Even if you get a patent, they say, it will take too much money to enforce them. Patent litigation can be prohibitively expensive for smaller companies. Is there a solution, however, for startups and small business owners to enforce patents that do not require millions of dollars? Claim charts can help show this.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JULY 9, 2021

According to the Complaint, Vaxxinova produced vaccine products using the specialized technology of the Vaxxinova Patents for cattle, poultry, and swine. Vaxxinova claims it has discussed its technology including that of the Patents in Suit with Defendant, Elanco Animal Health, Inc. Elanco”), during potential business negotiations.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In patent infringement cases, venue is proper under 28 U.S.C § 1406(a) where either (1) the company accused of infringement is incorporated or (2) where the company has committed acts of infringement and has a “regular and established place of business.”. By: Weintraub Tobin

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Willful patent infringement can result in enhanced, and in some case treble, damages but not in every instance. Because the standard for finding willful infringement has traditionally been lower than that for enhancing damages, a finding of willful infringement does not guarantee an award of enhanced damages.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

OCTOBER 4, 2022

7] Essentially, Samsung Electronics America maintains a regular and established place of business in NDCA and sells products at the same retailers in NDCA. [8] Plaintiff Westport Fuel Systems Canada (“Westport”) sued Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (“MBUSA”) for patent infringement, and MBUSA subsequently moved to dismiss the case for improper venue.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A group of 25 experts in intellectual property law sent a letter to Assistant Attorney General (AAG) Jonathan Kanter today in support of a business review letter that the group said, “represented a legally sound and evidence-based approach in applying antitrust law to innovative commercial institutions.”

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In patent infringement cases, venue is proper under 28 U.S.C § 1406(a) where either (1) the company accused of infringement is incorporated or (2) where the company has committed acts of infringement and has a “regular and established place of business.” may have reopened that question.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 25, 2023

July 27, 2023) In a recent tax appeal, the Third Circuit court of appeals afformed that legal expenses incurred by generic drug makers to defend against patent infringement suits brought under the Hatch-Waxman Act are deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. Urquhart v. Commissioner , 215 F.2d 2d 17, 19 (3d Cir.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 11, 2022

Goodwin is actively seeking Science Advisors to join its Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation group. IP litigation requires both an understanding of the law and a firm handle on the technical aspects of the patents at issue, especially when the patents cover complex technologies including those in the pharmaceutical space.

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IP Law 360

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Nimitz Technologies told a Delaware federal judge Thursday it dropped three patent infringement suits against Buzzfeed, Bloomberg and CNET, ending the litigation roughly six months after responding to the judge's investigation into whether the patent business IP Edge was funding its patent infringement blitz in the state.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Ask any emerging tech company that has been slapped – or punched – with a patent infringement lawsuit by a competitor. Patent litigation is very disruptive because it require significant amounts of resources to defend against, and can impact marketing and business development efforts. By: Foley & Lardner LLP

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The District of Delaware is renowned as a patent litigation hot spot, but the district sees its fair share of other IP litigation. Judge Andrews’s Javo opinion is a guidepost for parties that are either pleading infringement or trying to dismiss infringement claims early. ” Id. ’” Id.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The winds of a busy Belgian court term blows through the IPKat's wild ancestor's mane (c) Christopher Stothers 'Tis the season for a look at the cases that were in 2021 from around Europe and what they mean for the IP litigation themes in those jurisdictions now that the dust has settled in 2022. For this reason, Art.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

came closer to its goal of knocking down cheaper rival SharkNinja after winning a decision in its patent-infringement case at the International Trade Commission (ITC/Commission), though it wasn’t a clear victory. Roomba maker IRobot Corp.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ) recently named Fish & Richardson Principal Michael Amon and Associate Crystal Culhane, Ph.D. , Michael Amon has devoted his career to helping clients resolve their highest-stakes patent infringement disputes. as finalists for the publication’s 2021 “Leaders in Law” award.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 11, 2022

Patent licensing and technology transfer is a cornerstone of modern economies, where the efficiencies of collaboration and division of labor do not require firms to be vertically integrated. The Wright brothers did not build commercial aviation, and yet commercial aviation was born thanks to the Wright brothers’ invention.

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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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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

s petition for a writ of mandamus seeking to direct the district court to dismiss Entropic Communications’ patent infringement suit against it for improper venue. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleging patent infringement, and Charter moved to dismiss for improper venue.

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2021

Company B conducts no business activities. About 20 days after Company B is formed, Company A assigns its four patents to Company B, with an agreement that gives Company B the rights to sue for patent infringement only in the district court for the Western District of Texas. (And

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

2021-1154] (November 5, 2021) the Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a patent infringement action against defendants, MPI and Mylan Inc., After giving an excellent summary of Hatch-Waxman Act litigation, the Federal Circuit recounted the history of the action: Celgene filed its first case in May 2017. § 1400(b).

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 8, 2022

The core business model of energy producers and providers does not traditionally create significant patent litigation risk. Despite the complexity of the modern energy grid, the basic business and technology of energy generation has not changed significantly in the past 100 years.

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