Patently-O

JUNE 20, 2023

For instance, US investments in licensing of IP have been increasingly recognized as a major factor in establishing the economic prong of the domestic industry requirement. And, patent holders have been able to rely upon uses of their technology licensees as evidence of a domestic industry.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Kannuu and Samsung entered into a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), to protect confidential business information while engaging in business discussions and the like. intellectual property license, purchase, or similar agreement) over Kannuu’s technology was made. Samsung then filed petitions for Inter Partes Review of the patents.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

A trade secret is a form of intellectual property that protects confidential business information that (1) has economic value, providing a business with a competitive advantage, and (2) is not generally known or readily accessible to others. If that information becomes known to others (outside a nondisclosure agreement or license, etc.),

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 21, 2022

Huawei and Verizon settle their FRAND patent dispute concerning the infringement claims in Texas, which was done shortly after the start of the trial. Through the settlementwhich was under confidential terms, the parties settle their patent dispute and lawsuits. Meanwhile, Ericsson sued Samsung for breach of FRAND terms.

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The IPKat

JUNE 22, 2023

He rejected the argument that the royalty in SEP licensing of mobile devices should depend on usage. 2019) that the release term was in substance compensatory relief for TCL’s patent infringements when deciding worldwide FRAND terms. This is not paying damages for patent infringement ([252],iii)).

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SpicyIP

MARCH 21, 2024

The actual reason for the opposition to Section 8 is because patentees do not want to disclose adverse reports of foreign patent offices, which may lead to the Indian Patent Office rejecting their patent application. This commercial information is invaluable to the Patent Controller in compulsory licencing proceedings.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2024

The plaintiffs were the licensees of Ibrutinib, which was also being manufactured and sold by several generic medicine companies (defendants), without a license, under various brand names. The Ibrutinib patent is set to expire in 2026. before the prior date of the suit patent- 22 September 2006), without any confidentiality clause.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Highlights of the Week Hot-Tubbing in Indian IP Litigation: Delhi High Court Issues Directives in High-Stakes Patent Infringement Case Image from [link] here Recently, the DHC issued directives regarding expert evidence in the Perjeta patent litigation. Anything we are missing out on? Please let us know in the comments below.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 3, 2023

This is an important decision to review in understanding licensing and litigation of international SEP portfolios. For example, the Court ruled that an injunction may be entered against an standard-compliant product if even a single SEP is found to infringe. those who stall licensing negotiations).

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 7, 2023

On 27 April 2023, the European Commission (the “ Commission ”) proposed a new regulation on the licensing of standard essential patents (the “ Proposal ”). [1] SEP holders seeking to license their SEPs for royalties and to enforce them in the EU would have to register the patents in a SEP register.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 30, 2023

Nirtech – Analysing the Claim of Breach of Confidential Information Image from here. Ex-employees using confidential information acquired from the former employer! Nirtech on protecting confidential information. Netlist Wins $303 Million in patent infringement trial against Samsung. Other posts Rochem v.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Delhi High Court however permitted the Defendant to file these documents holding them essential to indicate Defendant’s assertion that the suit design lacks novelty, which it held to be one of the defences available in a patent infringement action. Riot sues NetEase over copyright infringement of its game ‘Valorant’.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Therefore, the court granted an interim injunction restricting the defendant from using any confidential information or course materials allegedly obtained during their employment with the Petitioner, and from contacting the Petitioner’s clients for competitive purposes. Cisco Wins Patent Infringement Case Leading $2.75

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Patent assertion finance today is a multibillion-dollar business. [2] 2] Virtually nonexistent in the patent space in the U.S. 29, 2022) (“if …the license is merely an example of “third-party litigation funding,” then that may favor declassification.”). [32] 29] See Fortress.com, Overview, [link] (last accessed Feb.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Take for example, the first ever pharmaceutical patent infringement case filed in India post India becoming a member of the World Trade Organisation. It involved a pharmaceutical patent over a cancer drug and the patent in question was quite strong having already survived one challenge.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

What is the nature and type of information that a sponsor should provide to support a postapproval manufacturing change for a licensed biosimilar product? Patent infringement. Patent Infringement. Both patent infringement cases (-2258, -2899) remain ongoing. adalimumab). Alvotech USA et al.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Highlights of the Week Time to look Beyond Compulsory Licenses? A Glimpse at the Ribociclib Case Image from here Are Compulsory Licenses the cure for assuring access to drugs? She examines the claims of the pharmaceutical companies, and explores whether it’s time to look beyond compulsory licenses.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

For example, patents protect inventions, whereas copyrights protect written or recorded expressive content; trademarks protect words, symbols, logos, designs, and slogans that identify or distinguish products or services; and trade secrets protect confidential business information. Standard Setting Organizations and Patent Pools.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Confidential information regarding those employees?) For the In-House Lawyers: Looking to avoid having your license agreement implode like Ford Motor Company’s did recently in its trial against Versata? Customer goodwill? that would be necessary to justify this form of restrictive covenant. In Shenzhen Chengront Technology Co.,

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

In the US and Europe there is a strong collaborative tradition in private systems—patent pools, cross-licensing, geographical indications. Confidential terms, but educational institutions and collaboration exist. Could use them for schools, bank loans, and also as punishment for willful patent infringement.

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