IP Watchdog

JANUARY 18, 2023

Engagement in proactive IP litigation by global companies is the bedrock of trademark enforcement, and Adidas is no stranger to this strategy. Since 2008, this athleisure accessories manufacturer has consistently protected its intellectual property by signing over 200 settlement agreements and fighting more than 90 court battles.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 8, 2023

A common thread running through several of the rule changes is the requirement of increased disclosure from litigating parties, including disclosures of related parties, ownership interests, and all settlement agreements (and any related or collateral agreements) between the parties. By: Proskauer - Minding Your Business

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IAM Magazine

APRIL 4, 2022

Docket Navigator data shows that 45 subsidiaries of the Canadian licensing business have filed 302 lawsuits since 2008, enjoying high settlement rates and defending themselves fairly well in 160 IPRs.

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IAM Magazine

APRIL 4, 2022

Docket Navigator data shows that 45 subsidiaries of the Canadian licensing business have filed 302 lawsuits since 2008, enjoying high settlement rates and defending themselves fairly well in 160 IPRs.

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Copyright Lately

MAY 6, 2024

That case is still pending, but only barely, as the parties have reached an agreement in principle on the key terms of a settlement and are currently in the process of drafting a settlement agreement. Bad Boys” / © 1995 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Jones Walker’s trade secrets, unfair competition, and non-competes team team has launched its mediation services backed by years of litigation in this field and with a full understanding of the contentious nature of these disputes. The mediator employs techniques which stimulate productive negotiations.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

After settlement negotiations failed and pressure increased , DataCamp accused the plaintiffs of targeting smaller companies with copyright infringement claims, then aiming for cash settlements as an alternative to expensive lawsuits with unpredictable outcomes. Instead, DataCamp came out swinging.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As our blog has demonstrated time and again, aggressive, and immediate action is necessary in these situations and typically once the gauntlet is thrown down, settlement is difficult. Nonetheless, this is exactly why early consideration of how to develop a business solution at the outset is so important.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Thus, Commercial Courts are made to resolve business issues such as fraud, breach of contract, unfair trade practices etc. 4) If the parties to the commercial dispute arrive at a settlement, the same shall be reduced into writing and shall be signed by the parties to the dispute and the mediator. (5) its interpretation and enforcement.

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Trading Secrets

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Litigation continued for years, with Aegis raising unsuccessful counterclaims. On December 20, 2023, the parties filed a stipulated settlement agreement by which judgment would be entered in Life Spine’s favor, and Aegis would pay $8,000,000 to Life Spine by June 1, 2026.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Targets are encouraged to pay settlements to ensure these legal problems go away. The phenomenon has been ongoing for well over a decade and while the most severe examples have disappeared, the business model remains active today. According to an amicus curiae brief filed at the Supreme Court last week, the problem could get worse. .

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Traverse Legal Blog

JULY 14, 2022

If the infringer does not comply, this cease and desist letter now becomes evidence in your trademark infringement litigation. If a cease and desist letter does not clear up the matter, then it may be time to litigate. TRADEMARK LITIGATION IS EXPENSIVE & TIME CONSUMING. Litigation is always unpredictable.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2023

Just days after a complaint was filed against restaurant chain Sweetgreen by Chipotle Mexican Grill for trademark infringement, dilution, and deceptive business practices, Sweetgreen has changed the name of its offending product in order to reach possible settlement.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

If patent infringement litigation is so costly, what options are available to startups and small businesses? Let’s explore realistic enforcement options for small and midsize companies who do not have millions of dollars to spend litigating. How can small businesses afford patent litigation?

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Litigation continued for years, with Aegis raising unsuccessful counterclaims. On December 20, 2023, the parties filed a stipulated settlement agreement by which judgment would be entered in Life Spine’s favor, and Aegis would pay $8,000,000 to Life Spine by June 1, 2026.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 25, 2023

Teva can never rely on a patent expiry date as another generic may be in litigation to invalidate that patent tomorrow, in which case Teva would be too behind to launch their own version of the medicine if they weren’t paying attention to the litigation within the industry. I participated in a settlement negotiation.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Discovery in patent cases often requires parties to produce confidential technical, business, and financial information. This designation permits necessary decision-makers to access select information so they can evaluate the case and assess settlement offers. Oftentimes, parties will seek more explicit protections in a patent case.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 26, 2022

You can get less damages than the cost of litigation, so the whole effort is unprofitable. The court says this lawsuit qualified: “LVSA litigated this case in an unreasonable manner. Its claims were tenuous at best, and that should have been apparent from the outset to its counsel, who has litigated numerous such lawsuits.”

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Meme Culture Meets Copyright Law: A Guide for Businesses & Creators Memes, often humorous media fragments that spread rapidly through online sharing, are a global phenomenon that have made their way into mainstream culture. Here is where the situation gets sticky, pointedly for businesses desiring to leverage meme culture commercially.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Schedule A litigation phenomenon continues apace in the Northern District of Illinois, a court that has become, in the words of Judge Seeger, “ an assembly line for TROs.” But Schedule A litigation is not confined to Chicago. The plaintiff gets a TRO with an asset freeze, then starts making settlement demands.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 7, 2024

The amount of an arbitral award is the same as a court decision, but most individuals are still reluctant to take a chance or a leap of faith when it comes to significant financial issues that they may encounter in business since there is a lack of legislative framework. When they are not, litigation is typically more desired.

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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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Trading Secrets

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

We also noted that this theory could wreak havoc on routine employee departure litigation by creating a turf war between the court system and the NLRB. Non-Compete/Non-Solicit Restriction The employee’s agreement included a combination non-solicit/non-acceptance of business covenant. Let’s go through the analysis for each provision.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 7, 2022

For more than 15 years, alleged file-sharers around the world have been pressured to pay significant settlement fees. Strike 3 is in the adult video business. This happens when both parties reach an out-of-court settlement or if the complaint is dropped by Strike 3 for another reason. Mixed Results.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

DTSA fully opened the federal courts to trade secret litigation as well as added several new features, including an ex parte seizure remedy and whistleblower immunity. David Almeling and Victoria Cundiff are two of the most experienced trade secret litigators in the nation. DTSA added to the large and growing federal caseloads.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 14, 2022

Mechanical and business method petitions are second, biopharma petitions third, chemical petitions fourth and finally, design patent petitions last. In contrast, settlement rates have gone up compared to the last five years. By technology, the majority of petitions filed, by far, are in the fields of electrical and computer science.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2024

” That prompted this litigation. 1-800 Contacts * FTC Explains Why It Thinks 1-800 Contacts’ Keyword Ad Settlements Were Anti-Competitive–FTC v. Amazon * More Evidence Why Keyword Advertising Litigation Is Waning * Court Dumps Crappy Trademark & Keyword Ad Case–ONEPul v. ” Uh oh.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

It provides for out of court settlement for debtors and creditors thus giving an opportunity to both the parties to avoid the cumbersome litigation process. The motive behind the Insolvency and Bankruptcy code was to avoid delays in insolvency resolution to facilitate ease of doing business in the country. Image Source:Freepic].

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Exemption from interest rates on overdrafts, reducing financial burdens on businesses. Subsidies provided based on NSIC (National Small Industries Corporation) performance and credit scores, incentivizing good business practices. Safeguards in place against delayed payments, ensuring smoother cash flow for MSMEs.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Since around 2017, Danish law firm Njord Law has worked with movie companies to extract cash settlements from alleged pirates. That may not give the copyright trolls freedom to continue their business unhindered, however. State Prosecutor Finds No Wrongdoing. Danish Consumer Ombudsman Gets Involved.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

We also noted that this theory could wreak havoc on routine employee departure litigation by creating a turf war between the court system and the NLRB. Non-Compete/Non-Solicit Restriction The employee’s agreement included a combination non-solicit/non-acceptance of business covenant.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Off late these instances of trademark bullying has been a concern and persistent problem in many countries with large entities targeting the small enterprises just for the sake of business gains. This is generally done by giant corporations and brand names to survive the competition and swallow the small businesses for gains.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Citing a confidential settlement agreement between the parties, the lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice , meaning that it cannot be refiled. When the plaintiffs are in the driving seat in piracy cases, settlement agreements are often used as publicity tools. Settling a legal dispute with an agreement can make perfect sense.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 11, 2022

RPX estimates “roughly 70% of IP Edge cases terminate within 180 days of filing, with reported settlement amounts typically an order of magnitude lower than the cost of an inter partes review. Stormborn has filed 62 total cases, with five of those cases actively being litigated. But the cases that settled did so early.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 24, 2021

However, since the companies own movies and are partnering with known anti-piracy groups, a new cash settlement scheme could be a reasonable assumption. However, there is also a possibility that something bigger is on the horizon. Several Additional Movie Companies Join Partnership. So What is The Plan?

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JIPL Online

MARCH 15, 2021

Then, the post will predict how Netflix may shift its content practices, defense strategies, and settlement tactics as a result of their past litigation successes in copyright actions. SETTLEMENT CASES. 9] Both parties reached an amicable settlement. [10] 9] Both parties reached an amicable settlement. [10]

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The IPKat

AUGUST 16, 2021

Merpel does not like this form of taxi Friend of the Kat and Legal Head of Delivery for Gett in Moscow, Konstantin Voropaev has been following some developments out of Kazakhstan relating to an uptick in litigation in the taxi-app space. However, many such business have been popping up in Kazakhstan. So what is going on? Cue our story.

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