Indiana Intellectual Property Law

AUGUST 13, 2021

Cross, the Plaintiff is the owner of three design patents for convertible t-shirt designs, U.S. Patent Nos. D/580,633, D/581,136 , and D/341,471 (collectively, the “Patents in Suit”). due to settlement and a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision regarding the ‘471 Patent. 35 U.S.C. §

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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. Joes Identified in Schedule A, No. 1:23-cv-02605 (SDNY Jan. 2, 2024), ECF 76. for Hyponix and $14,641.51

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 14, 2022

From October 1, 2020 to November 30, 2021, 1629 petitions were filed at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Mechanical and business method petitions are second, biopharma petitions third, chemical petitions fourth and finally, design patent petitions last. 20, 2020, designated as precedential May 5, 2020).

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Pre-institution mediation and settlement. — (1) A suit, which does not contemplate any urgent interim relief under this Act, shall not be instituted unless the plaintiff exhausts the remedy of pre-institution mediation in accordance with such manner and procedure as may be prescribed by rules made by the Central Government. (2)

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The Supreme Court has not yet granted writ of certiorari in any patent cases this term. And, absent an unusual shadow-docket patent case, it is now too late for any case to be granted and heard this term. Still, there are a number of important patent cases pending before the court. Neapco Holdings LLC, et al. , Patreon, Inc.,

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The Supreme Court has not granted a writ of certiorari in any patent cases this term, and has now denied certiorari in two dozen. Olaf Sööt Design, LLC v. The remaining four patent petitions are listed roughly in order of their likelihood of being granted certiorari (in my opinion). 21-406 (reverse payment patent settlement).

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 19, 2024

Regeneron’s Suits Against Proposed Biosimilars of EYLEA The year 2023 saw significant developments in litigation related to biosimilars referencing Regeneron’s EYLEA (aflibercept) product. That IPR was terminated in August in view of a settlement agreement and before there was any decision on institution. 271(e)(4)(D).

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

As a super-notice, it can produce cash payouts from settlements or default judgments (which are enforced against the cash held at the online marketplace, so they have actual value). If there are 1,000 SAD Scheme cases a year with 200 defendants each, there are 200,000 SAD Scheme trademark defendants in litigation every year.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Subsidies offered for Patent and Trademark (in selected categories) registration, encouraging innovation and protecting intellectual property. This made it intricate and perplexing for litigants, especially small business owners reliant on consistent cash flow.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Highlight of the Week Comments on the Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2023 Image by rawpixel.com on Freepix Comments pertaining to transparency and on substantive proposals within the draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2023, submitted to the Ministry of Commerce. What’s the best way forward? Roshan Santhalia shares his perspective.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Welcome to the first installment of “NPE Showcase,” where we discuss high-volume non-practicing entities (or as some call them, “patent trolls”). This installment will focus on a company named Cedar Lane Technologies and their recent patent enforcement efforts. and did so in bad faith.”

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Patently-O

JANUARY 4, 2023

In the USA, civil litigation typically involves substantial discovery — with each party demanding to see the other side’s secrets. In patent law, these secrets are often at the core of the business process: product development and manufacturing processes, key product details, detailed market and sales data, etc.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Together, they collectively replace inter partes reexamination, with post-grant review being available immediately after patent issuance, and inter partes review becoming available only after the period for post-grant review has passed. Final Rules for Trials before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

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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

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In recent years, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board has frequently declined to institute IPRs for procedural reasons unrelated to a petition’s substantive strength. We took a more comprehensive look at this question by identifying all discretionary denials that were based on parallel litigation and issued between May and October 2020.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Principal Adam Shartzer and Associate Josh Carrigan authored Expert Analysis for Law360 examining a fee-shifting statute for patent cases that allows prevailing parties to recover their reasonable attorney fees in exceptional patent infringement cases. A fee-shifting statute for patent cases under Title 35 of the U.S.

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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. Please let us know in the comments below. Read on to know more!

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 5, 2023

This week, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) introduced a new pilot program for holding Final Pretrial Conferences (FPC) in certain inter partes disputes (i.e., The pilot program was designed by TTAB Administrative Trademark Judges (ATJs) and Interlocutory Attorneys (IAs) to facilitate the trial process.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

APRIL 13, 2023

Patent Office issued the following 204 patents to persons and businesses in Indiana in February 2023: Patent No.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of posts on the new Patent (Amendment) Rules, and some thoughts on safeguards which can be used by intermediaries to prevent trademark infringement. Some Concerns about the Amendment Process to Key Patent Levers: A “Captured” Patent Office?

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In some cases, people will opt to pay a settlement fee, which over hundreds or even many thousands of threats, can amount to a significant new revenue stream for the movie company. Warning Signs Appeared a Few Months Ago. The precise amount is not detailed but it is likely to be many hundreds of pounds and possibly more.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Merpel gives the "German injunction gap" factor some much needed side-eye After the end of what English and Welsh litigators call the Trinity term (aka end of the term before the Court breaks for the summer holidays), Mr Justice Mellor was working overtime to deliver two decisions.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The biosimilar pathway was designed to increase competition for biologics and reduce healthcare costs. Yet 2020 saw a slowdown in biosimilar activity with the lowest number of annual biosimilar approvals since 2016 and fewer product launches than 2019—as well as a decrease in district court litigation and post-grant proceedings.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Do read our summaries of the post on the DHC restraining generic competitors for Ibrunitib, Delhi High Court’s finding on opposition and examination process, and some quick tidbits on the Ram Mandir, Oppo-Nokia dispute settlement, and the Bombay High Court order on Pan cards. Read Yogesh’s post to know more about the judgment!

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This New York action has been stayed pending resolution of the English litigation. This is an interesting legal question as the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (the CDPA) brought in new performers’ rights, even for earlier performances such as Mitchell’s and Redding’s subject to transitional provisions regarding prior contracts.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Law Protection: An Imperative for Prosperity of Rural Poor and Their Settlement” by V. Period 2 (07:31 PM-09:00 PM): “Alternative Dispute Resolution in Intellectual Property Rights: The WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center” by Dr. Eleftheria Papadimitriou, Lawyer, Mediator, Trainer, ODR System Designer, Greece. – Mediation.

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Bio Law Blog

JANUARY 8, 2020

This year we will see more litigation under the BPCIA, with biosimilar makers sharing or withholding information about their biosimilar products during the pre-suit BPCIA information exchanges, and continued disputes about what constitutes other manufacturing information under the statute and whether it will be disclosed. While the U.S.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 13, 2022

The presiding administrative law judge is authorized, in accordance with § 210.36, to hold expedited hearings on any such designated issue and also has discretion to stay discovery of any remaining issues during the pendency of the 100-day proceeding.” The complainant, iFit, opposed the motion.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Christine Farley, Authenticity and Design: Why sell a chair for 10x a visually identical chair? Sometimes the replication is exact; design claimants say they’re made with cheaper materials and practices, but midcentury modern design aimed for cheapness and access: the idea that more people can have it now would be a good not a bad.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 16, 2021

MercExchange, LLC, more and more patent owners have flocked to the International Trade Commission (ITC) to pursue a Section 337 investigation in hopes of obtaining a coveted and comparable exclusion order. Since the Supreme Court restricted access to permanent injunctions in eBay v. Time Will Tell.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

The issue arose from a dispute between Romag, a manufacturer of magnetic snap fasteners for leather goods, and Fossil, a designer and distributor of a wide range of fashion accessories. When settlement discussions proved fruitless, Romag sued. Importance of the Defendant’s Mental State to Awarding Pro?ts.

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Patently-O

MAY 15, 2024

This wave of RFCs includes significant proposals aimed at adjusting patent fees for fiscal year 2025, refining terminal disclaimer practices, and addressing the impact of artificial intelligence on prior art and patentability. See, Dennis Crouch, USPTO Fees: Targeted Higher Fees to Push for Compact , Patently-O (Apr.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 22, 2023

Also yesterday, some of the very same senators introduced the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023. The co-introduction of these bills suggests a plan to drive compromise on patent eligibility. The PREVAIL ACT is a collection of pro-litigation/anti-Tech proposals that would do far more harm to the U.S. Thom Tillis(R-N.C.),

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TorrentFreak

MAY 31, 2022

As detailed in our previous reporting , Voltage Holdings is a member of FACT Administration LLP , a UK corporate structure behind the latest settlement scheme. FACT Administration LLP) to mitigate risks to rightsholders, should copyright litigation go badly for them. FACT Administration LLP. Good luck with that too.

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