IP Law 360

AUGUST 17, 2021

Childproof pot packaging company Pollen Gear told a California federal judge it has reached a conditional settlement in a patent infringement suit with a cannabis company that allegedly ripped off its packaging design.

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IPilogue

APRIL 22, 2022

Patent 8,129,385 (“patent 385”). This article delves into the legal doctrines that support the parties’ claims and the overarching strategy to their settlement. ViiV alleges Gilead infringed upon patent 385 under the doctrine of equivalents, which has two exclusions: dedication-disclosure and specific exclusion.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

APRIL 30, 2021

Fish & Richardson obtained a settlement and license agreement for Skull Shaver, LLC, the market leader in uniquely designed and patented handheld electric shavers and personal grooming products, in a patent infringement lawsuit against Magicfly LLC. 8,726,528 (“the ’528 Patent”).

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

Do defendants and the court have the right to ask who is funding a particular patent litigation? The party must identify the third-party funder and whether the third-party funder has the right to approve litigation or settlement decisions. The issue arose as a result of two standing orders issued by Judge Connolly.

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Intepat

MAY 4, 2023

Interface of Competition Law and Patents Patent law particularly bears more relevance to antitrust jurisprudence. Patent law operates on two principles i.e. to encourage innovation and to promote the progress of science and technology. The problem arises when the push and pull of competition law and patent law cause friction.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

How do you enforce your patents effectively to stop Amazon sellers from copying your product? Call US patent and trademark attorney Vic Lin at 949-223-9623 or email vlin@icaplaw.com to explore working with us. You may benefit from the help of a patent attorney to request an Amazon neutral patent evaluation (NPE).

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

AUGUST 9, 2022

PUMA SE , based in Herzogenaurach, Germany, is a multi-national company that designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories. The parties were unable to reach a settlement. PUMA also alleges that the Brooks shoe the “Aurora BL” infringes upon their Design Patent No. PUMA North America Inc.

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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

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Substantial changes to the IPR system to favor the patent challenger. 2774 – Pride in Patent Ownership Act. Creating additional incentives to timely record patent ownership interests. Design patent cannot be enforced to restrict repair of a motor vehicle. 2891 – Restoring the America Invents Act.

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The IPKat

MARCH 4, 2023

Designs Anastasia considered the fact that the Third Board of Appeal (BoA) of the EUIPO found that a design for heated socks was not necessarily functional. The analysis considers some of the most debated issues in EU design law, namely the definition of ‘normal use’ and the methodology for establishing functionality.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 26, 2022

This week in Other Barks & Bites: USPTO Director Vidal grants sua sponte review of IPR institution decisions to clarify the General Plastics factors; the Ninth Circuit rules that secondary meaning only needs to identify a single source, not a particular source, to support trade dress infringement claims; the Fifth Circuit affirms the dismissal (..)

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 5, 2023

Do defendants and the court have the right to ask who is funding a particular patent litigation? The party must identify the third-party funder and whether the third-party funder has the right to approve litigation or settlement decisions. The issue arose as a result of two standing orders issued by Judge Connolly.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 27, 2023

Highlights of the week Jab We Met (if at all): Do Patent Oppositions and Examination Run on a Parallel track? Delhi High Court to Examine Do patent oppositions and examinations run on parallel tracks? Controller of Patents and Designs. 7 of the plaintiff’s registered design of urination device.

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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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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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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In this 60-minute webinar, designed for in-house counsel, we discussed how to identify and address ethical issues to guard against potentially irreversible consequences. Oaths filed with the Patent and Trademark Office, and who should sign them. Negotiating settlement of advertising-related competitor suits and class actions.

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IPilogue

JUNE 23, 2022

Retired Nicklaus now heads his golf course design and construction company, Nicklaus Designs. The IP rights and activities related to both Nicklaus as a person and his golf course design and construction activities made the deal worth more than $145 million.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Fish & Richardson obtained an initial determination at the International Trade Commission (ITC) recommending a general exclusion order for client Skull Shaver, LLC, the market leader in uniquely designed and patented handheld electric shavers and personal grooming products. 8,726,528 (“the ’528 Patent”) and U.S.

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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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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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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Discovery in patent cases often requires parties to produce confidential technical, business, and financial information. For example, pre-suit communications exchanged between the parties may be designated “Confidential.” Violating a protective order carries serious consequences for the violating party and/or its attorneys.

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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. The Digital Economy Act 2017 was the government’s attempt at creating a better, safer internet for citizens in the UK. FACT Administration LLP. Good luck with that too.

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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. With the enactment of the MSME Act,2006; an effective mechanism has emerged, enhancing the MSME claim settlement procedure and striving to make it more accessible.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Of course, this is something Voltage and its partners would prefer to avoid and to that end, are offering recipients the option to admit liability and pay a settlement fee. In line with earlier High Court guidance, initial letters to subscribers don’t provide any idea of what that settlement amount might be.

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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? under the Biological Diversity Act.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Regarding detentions at the border, the most infringed right was trademarks , followed by designs , copyright and geographical indications. Seven percent of the detentions involved a court case for determining infringement, criminal proceedings, or a settlement out of court.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 23, 2024

The plaintiff sued 163 defendants, alleging that each was liable for infringing a utility patent directed towards “a rectangular-shaped buckle-and-belt mechanism” for “an outdoor exercise product.” The plaintiff gets a TRO with an asset freeze, then starts making settlement demands. for Hyponix and $14,641.51 for NinjaSafe.

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SpicyIP

MAY 17, 2023

The consistent issues that the US cites for placing India in the Special 301 Report are inter alia, India’s provisions on revocation of patents, oppositions, lack against the presumption of validity, lack of data exclusivity provisions and Section 3(d). India and the US have been at loggerheads over patent issues until recently.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Court entered a mixed judgment on December 27, 2023, holding that the asserted claims of a Regeneron formulation patent were valid and infringed and that asserted claims of two of Regeneron’s dosing patents were invalid. Biocon Biologics then filed its own IPR on the same patent in IPR2023-01444. 271(e)(4)(D).

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Last week we published 9 posts on topics such as the Patent (2 nd Amendment) Rules, the Delhi High Court-Butter Chicken Controversy, and developments regarding the public search and e-register feature of the TMR website. However, for CS(COMM) 162/2022 & 171/2022 the plaintiffs alleged that there was no settlement as on date.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 23, 2023

&Anr vs Cuckos Pharmaceutical Private on 13 October, 2023 (Delhi High Court) The plaintiff sought an interim injunction from the court, restraining the defendant from infringing the suit patent for ‘FLURALANER,’ sold as ‘Bravecto’ which is used to treat tick fever, ticks, and fleas in animals.

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Velocity of Content

MARCH 14, 2023

Simple content exchanges to help further a discussion and keep business moving may actually create or increase the risk of copyright infringement, leading to costly lawsuits or settlements and affecting brand reputation. Your employees would likely agree with this statement, but the most recent study from analyst firm Outsell, Inc.

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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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The IPKat

APRIL 4, 2024

However, a careful and sincere reading of CAB will show that the Bill is designed to equally serve the public interest in empowering creators and performers to achieve fair remuneration for their creativity and performances and ensuring access to knowledge for education in South Africa.

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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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