The IP Law Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In Hytera Communications Corp. Ltd. v. Motorola Solutions, Inc. , 1-17-cv-01794 (NDOH 2021-04-29, Order) (Donald C. Nugent), the District Court denied defendant’s motion for attorney fees under 35 U.S.C. § 285, determining plaintiff’s litigation positions were not baseless even after a granting of summary judgment of noninfringement that “was not a close call.” .

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Copyright Lately

MAY 7, 2021

The studio argues that a complaint seeking an accounting of profits from its planned Rin Rin Tin film doesn’t arise under the Copyright Act. Here’s a quick update on a case I first wrote about back in November involving Rin Tin Tin. He’s the canine film and television star made famous in the 1920’s, which makes him nearly 700 if you’re counting in dog years.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

A Blockchain is a digital ledger that tracks assets in a business network. An asset can be tangible (cash, land, car) or intangible (patent, copyright, trademark). On a blockchain network it becomes possible to track and trade any asset in a risk free and cost saving method. Importance of Blockchain. Accurate information is crucial to run a business.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

MAY 7, 2021

“Buyers make most decisions by relying on their two-second first impressions based on stored memories, images and feelings.”. – Malcolm Gladwell, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking. Most of us know intuitively that first impressions are important. We don’t like to think that we judge a book by its cover or a person by what they are wearing, but the reality is that we often do.

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Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera

Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. 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.

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Managing IP

MAY 7, 2021

Counsel from Coty, Conair and two other companies reveal how the Trademark Modernization Act will shape clearance and enforcement strategies

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Managing IP

MAY 7, 2021

Counsel from Red Lobster, Novartis, 3M, and two other companies reveal how they make the most of flat fees and billable hours

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. 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.

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Technology Patent IP Invention 52

Chicago IP

MAY 7, 2021

Unidentified Patent Holder v. Does 1-24 , Slip Op., No. 21 C 514 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 6, 2021) (Kennelly, J.). Judge Kennelly ordered unidentified plaintiff (Doe Plaintiff) to show cause why the patent case should not be dismissed. The Court noted that in many ways this was a typical “Schedule A” case in which a plaintiff IP holder sues multiple Doe defendants for alleged knock-off sales.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Last semester I worked with NYU Law’s Technology Law and Policy Clinic to publish a Guide to Government Patent Use under 28 U.S.C. § 1498. The Guide explains how, with very few procedural hurdles and little administrative fanfare, the U.S.

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Women and diverse employees have the technical skill and knowledge, yet their contributions are not patented at the same rate as those of their male counterparts.This toolkit can help organizations move the needle on achieving gender parity in innovation.

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