Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JULY 9, 2021

Megan Chacon focuses her practice on complex patent litigation across a wide range of technologies. She currently represents Gilead Sciences, one of the largest and most well-known biotechnology companies in the world, in multiple patent litigation matters. Crystal Culhane draws upon her Ph.D. Crystal Culhane draws upon her Ph.D.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JULY 14, 2022

Del Dotto’s practice focuses on complex patent litigation, with an emphasis on life sciences, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical litigation, including Hatch-Waxman litigation. Benedict concentrates her practice on all areas of intellectual property litigation in U.S.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Given that China has no discovery system like in the US litigation, potential infringement must be thoroughly investigated by the rights holder, with evidence secured in the proper forms so that it can be admitted before a Chinese court or accepted by the Chinese police in case of a criminal action.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 30, 2023

The current hodgepodge of state trademark regimes will undoubtedly result in litigation and a race to register federal marks once Congress legalizes cannabis. Majik Medicine, LLC , 2021 WL 6198664, February 12, 2021, WDNC, (litigation over the use of “CBD MD” trademark).

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Without thorough due diligence, purchasers may be exposing themselves and their companies to costly litigation, unforeseen limitations on use of the software and, even, unexpected competition. Paying the full purchase price does not guarantee complete rights in software.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

Vivian Cheng focuses her practice on trademark and copyright litigation and also counsels clients on a broad range of issues relating to trademark, trade dress, and copyright protection and enforcement, unfair competition, and false advertising. Will Freeman focuses his practice on patent litigation in U.S. He received his J.D.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MAY 1, 2022

Due Diligence for Security Interests in Trademarks. When performing due diligence (related to financing, including a line of credit, M&A or otherwise) on a debtor, a trademark attorney will typically be provided a list (typically called a Schedule) of trademark registrations. Article updated May 2022.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The decision thoughtfully discusses splits in the case law and the distinctions between a corporation and LLC, including the fact that members of an LLC may be anonymous, and so it may be impossible to determine the citizenship of each of its members.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Given that China has no discovery system like in the US litigation, potential infringement must be thoroughly investigated by the rights holder, with evidence secured in the proper forms so that it can be admitted before a Chinese court or accepted by the Chinese police in case of a criminal action.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 27, 2022

That all intermediaries shall ensure accessibility to its services and maintain reasonable expectations of due diligence, privacy and transparency. All intermediaries shall ensure accessibility to its services and maintain reasonable expectations of due diligence, privacy and transparency.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

APRIL 12, 2021

Managing IP also named principals Betsy Flanagan and Frank Scherkenbach Litigation Practitioners of the Year for Minnesota and Massachusetts, respectively. Fish’s litigation practice boasts a deep bench of trial lawyers with unrivaled expertise and skill. district court and ITC bench trials. “We

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

MAY 27, 2021

Her practice focuses on patent prosecution, client counseling and strategic portfolio development, clearance investigations, patentability analysis and due diligence investigations. His practice emphasizes complex patent litigation in U.S. Timothy Riffe is a principal in the Washington, D.C., district courts and the U.S.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 5, 2023

Typically, this issue comes to light during litigation between the parties to the agreement or during due diligence surrounding the purchase of a company. How does someone find themself in an accidental franchise?

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 6, 2023

Typically, this issue comes to light during litigation between the parties to the agreement or during due diligence surrounding the purchase of a company. How does someone find themself in an accidental franchise?

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Trading Secrets

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Our panel, which includes a trade secrets and restrictive covenant litigator and a mergers and acquisitions transactional attorney, will walk through the keys issues in the typical M&A lifecycle and provide practical tips to help businesses effectively maximize value and protect their assets.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Our panel, which includes a trade secrets and restrictive covenant litigator and a mergers and acquisitions transactional attorney, will walk through the keys issues in the typical M&A lifecycle and provide practical tips to help businesses effectively maximize value and protect their assets.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 6, 2023

Typically, this issue comes to light during litigation between the parties to the agreement or during due diligence surrounding the purchase of a company. How does someone find themself in an accidental franchise?

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In addition to his litigation work, Amon serves as vice managing principal and pro bono coordinator of Fish’s San Diego office. Culhane is a key advisor on patent prosecution, due diligence and patentability, and freedom-to-operate matters. He also serves on the board of directors of the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Cynthia Johnson Walden (Massachusetts and nationally in the enforcement and litigation and prosecution and strategy categories). Europe, and China, including trademark counseling and prosecution, enforcement and litigation, licensing agreements and due diligence, and advertising counsel. Debra Serota (Massachusetts).

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2021

The new principals in the firm’s Litigation Group are Matthew Colvin (Dallas); Kelly Allenspach Del Dotto (Delaware); Nitika Gupta Fiorella (Delaware); Conrad A. Matthew Colvin represents clients in complex intellectual property litigation, as well as commercial litigation and Hatch-Waxman matters. Gosen (Twin Cities); Andrew G.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This entails requiring them to obtain all the pre-requisite information before registering a domain name and ensure that the registrant does not end up in crossfire of a cybersquatting litigation or a suit for trademark infringement. This process is expensive and selectively entertain cases only against third party trademark violations.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

MAY 5, 2021

McDonough is a principal in Fish’s Boston office and her practice emphasizes patent prosecution , portfolio management , reexamination, counseling , and due diligence in the computer software and electrical fields. I was a patent litigator at Fish before transitioning to patent prosecutor and that trial experience informs my work.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In Re Ethereummax Investor Litig., Given the issue of whether the Tokens are a “security” is a genuinely unanswered legal question, it would be unfair (and contrary to Rule 8) to prohibit alternative pleading at this stage of the litigation.” In Re Ethereummax Investor Litig., CV 22-00163-MWF (SKx), 2023 WL 6787827 (C.D.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 11, 2021

IPKat readers interested in copyright are well aware of how, over the past several years, the right of communication to the public has gained a top spot in litigation and case law. Ultimately, the defendant failed to rebut the assumption of knowledge. However, no such enquiries were demonstrated in the proceedings.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Procedures may also be developed for inclusion on the company’s “due diligence” checklist for patent, product, or company acquisitions and/or sales involving FDA-regulated products.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2022

You may not get everything you think you’re entitled to get, and you may even be unknowingly exposing yourself and your company to costly litigation and unexpected competitors. You may even be required to offer your expensive new software to others for free. IP Infringement Risks.

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Kashishipr

MAY 5, 2021

The maximum number of cases are witnessed in the software industry wherein statistics project that as many as 74 percent of the patents issued are being litigated. These claims are ultimately easier and cheaper for competing companies in the market to settle rather than to litigate.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 3, 2023

With deep expertise in litigation and patent prosecution and counseling, the attorneys represent clients across a range of industries and in various legal venues. Newly promoted principals for 2023 are: Ashley Bolt has experience handling complex patent and intellectual property litigation in U.S. District Court, before the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 11, 2023

You’ve done your due diligence, ensuring that both the hospital and the surgeon are part of your insurance plan’s network. However, the reality is far from this expectation. Imagine you’re admitted to a hospital within your insurance network for a surgical procedure.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 2, 2021

Some are predicting the surge in SPAC deals will be followed by an increase in SPAC litigation. For instance, investors have sought to hold SPACs and their sponsors liable under securities laws for inadequate due diligence and disclosures, as well as false and misleading financial projections.

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Intepat

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Further, if done comprehensively, it can cover all jurisdictions where the inventor decides to plan to launch that product or processWhilele it might be costly, this search shows that there has been an attempt at due diligence. However, an FTO search results will end up saving lots of litigation costs.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

This can lead to expensive “false marketing” litigation. This process is relatively fast and inexpensive, especially compared to a patent litigation proceeding in court. Registering trademarks with the U.S.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Due diligence is critical. So both the project owners and the buyers will live with unknown legal rights, which will someday have to be litigated in the courts. . What Rights Are Licensed To Purchasers Buying NFTS? When you buy the Bored Ape NFT, you receive a license to the image. Legal Checklist for NFT Projects.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Though it appears from the complaint that NYDA has not produced any convincing evidence to prove that the statue was stolen from Turkey, once the litigation commences, NYDA may use various discovery tools such as request for inspection to conduct scientific research on the statue to acquire more information regarding the origin of the statue.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 14, 2023

No liability of GLAM if they comply with certain due diligence steps (akin to “safe harbor right statement“). Rights holders would however keep the right to request injunctive relief (without damages) if/when they allege that these operations infringe their rights.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The FTC has used this tool sparingly in the past, so court decisions delineating how close the fit has to be between the conduct in the litigation decision and any subsequent conduct are sparse, but there is at least one circuit decision which found the link asserted by the FTC too tenuous. Hopkins Dodge , 849 F2d 311 (8th Cir.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 27, 2023

The judge faulted the first lawyer for failing to do any due diligence whatsoever and for what the judge characterized as a lie to the Court about the lawyer’s need for an extension to file the affidavit attaching the cases. Put simply, what really got the lawyers into trouble was not the use of AI and their carelessness.

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