IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The inventor of a novel jump rope system (the Revolution Rope), Molly Metz, argued in a reply brief to the U.S. Supreme Court filed on behalf of her company, Jump Rope Systems, LLC, on Tuesday that her case against Rogue Fitness is justiciable and the company has standing despite the cancellation of her patent claims by the U.S.

Inventor 126

Inventor Technology Patent Trademark 126

IPilogue

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In Rovi Guides Inc v Videotron Ltd , the Federal Court of Canada invalided patents for interactive program guide (“IPG”) technology and clarified a reasonable royalty as the appropriate remedy had the patents been found valid and infringed. Therefore, Rovi’s patents were natural developments or obvious extensions.

Litigation 119

Litigation Invention Inventor Licensing 119

Delaware Intellectual Property Litigation Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

In Thaler , the Court confronted, analyzed and answered the question of “can an artificial intelligence machine be an ‘inventor’ under the Patent Act?” After analyzing the plain statutory language of the Patent Act and the Federal Circuit authority, the Court held that the “clear answer is no.” at *17-18.

Inventor 91

Inventor Patent Intellectual Property Patent Law 91

IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today issued a precedential decision in part reversing and in part affirming a district court’s dismissal of an inventor’s patent infringement suit against Google under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure12(b)(6).

Inventor 119

Inventor Patent Infringement Patent Litigation 119

IP Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2024

If the complainant, Lashify, prevails, it could make the ITC a more appealing forum for patent infringement suits involving entities that have under-utilized the ITC, including inventors, universities, and start-ups. The case at issue is Lashify, Inc. 23-1245.

Inventor 105

Inventor Patent Infringement Patent Litigation 105

IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Tuesday, October 10, affirmed a district court’s dismissal at the pleading stage of a patent infringement, unjust enrichment and antitrust case against Qualcomm, Inc. Larry Golden sued Qualcomm in the U.S.

Inventor 59

Inventor Patent Infringement Patent Litigation 59

Kashishipr

MAY 5, 2021

The term ‘Patent Troll’ originated in 1994 in an educational video by Paula Natasha Chavez called the ‘Patents Video.’ ’ A patent troll is a term used for describing a company that uses Patent Infringement claims to win arguments and court judgments for profit or to stifle competition.

Patent Troll 98

Patent Troll Patent Inventor Intellectual Property 98

IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

citizen, sued Xiaomi, a Chinese multinational corporation, for patent infringement in New York. Later, Microsoft, naming Xiaomi as the real party in interest, filed an Inter Partes Review (IPR) with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Through his company Dareltech, Ramzi Khalil Maalouf, a Lebanese immigrant and U.S.

Inventor 124

Inventor Patent Infringement Marketing Marketing 124

The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The winds of a busy Belgian court term blows through the IPKat's wild ancestor's mane (c) Christopher Stothers 'Tis the season for a look at the cases that were in 2021 from around Europe and what they mean for the IP litigation themes in those jurisdictions now that the dust has settled in 2022. A new prohibition on double patenting?

Litigation 82

Litigation Law Patent Invention 82

IP Close Up

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

But patents no longer provide the right exclude others from practicing an Continue reading History has proven that innovation comes from everywhere, not just the leading businesses.

Patent Infringement 64

Patent Infringement Patent Business Invention 64

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

OCTOBER 4, 2022

in the Eastern District of Texas for infringement of six patents generally related to acoustic noise suppression functionalities. [1] Plaintiff Westport Fuel Systems Canada (“Westport”) sued Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (“MBUSA”) for patent infringement, and MBUSA subsequently moved to dismiss the case for improper venue.

Litigation 72

Litigation Patent Business Inventor 72

IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The inventor of a novel jump rope system (the Revolution Rope), Molly Metz, is petitioning the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) to bar a patent infringement suit in district court where the CAFC has affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) finding of unpatentability. Trans Ova Genetics, L.C.

Inventor 111

Inventor Patent Infringement Patent Litigation 111

SpicyIP

JULY 25, 2023

While several intellectual property rights battles are being fought over the mRNA platform, a key question that remains unaddressed is whether and to what extent mRNA is patent eligible. Patent eligible subject matter refers to subject matter that is inherently suited for patent protection. Is Messenger RNA Patent-Eligible?

Patent 97

Patent Invention Litigation Law 97

Kashishipr

MAY 25, 2022

Before we delve into understanding the concept of Patent Search , let us first make ourselves familiar with the definition of a patent. A patent refers to an exclusive right granted by the patent authority of a nation to the inventor or applicant of a unique invention. Patent Search and its Importance.

Patent 78

Patent Patent Application Inventor Invention 78

IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The Pride in Patent Ownership Act, S.2774, Attaching the Pride in Patent Ownership Act to the NDAA means it will certainly become law. Attaching the Pride in Patent Ownership Act to the NDAA means it will certainly become law. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) within 120 days.

Ownership 131

Ownership Patent Patent Infringement Trademark 131

Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Can the right patents help you sell more? At the end of the day, patents must serve your business goals if they are going to be worth pursuing. The right patents can help you increase sales of innovative products. A winning formula boils down to: Getting the right patents; and Enforcing your patents cost-effectively.

Design Patent 52

Design Patent Patent Cease and Desist Designs 52

Patently-O

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The USPTO is seeking comments on “the state of patent eligibility jurisprudence” and how eligibility law impacts both innovation and investment-in-innovation. and (2) Is patent eligibility a question of law for the court or a question of fact for the jury? The deadline for submissions is October 15, 2021. Berkheimer, No.

Patent 102

Patent Intellectual Property Invention Inventor 102

IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued its one millionth design patent on September 26, 2023. This milestone comes during a particularly prolific period for design patents. In 2022 alone, the USPTO received more than 50,000 design patent applications.

Design Patent 59

Design Patent Designs Design Patent 59

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

MAY 27, 2021

Fish & Richardson is proud to announce that six of its attorneys were named recipients of the Pro Bono Achievement Certificate by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This recognition acknowledges those law firms and attorneys who help make the Patent Pro Bono Program a success. Jacqueline Tio – Georgia PATENTS.

Due Diligence 52

Due Diligence Inventor Patent Patent Prosecution 52

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In the August 2021 edition of our monthly Texas Patent Litigation Monthly Wrap-Up, we cover a case concerning the doctrine of prosecution laches. 2021), the Personalized Media court held that the asserted patent U.S. 8,191,091 (the “’091 Patent”) is unenforceable under the doctrine of prosecution laches. Patent Nos.

Litigation 52

Litigation Patent Patent Application Technology 52

IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) decision upholding a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) finding of unpatentability. Eagle Forum Education and Legal Defense Fund and the Fair Inventing Fund filed briefs in support of the jump rope company while DivX filed in support of neither party.

Inventor 69

Inventor Invention Patent Infringement Patent Law 69

The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 19, 2021

So, for those of you who enjoy hypotheticals, here it is: Company A, a North Carolina LLC, owns four patents. About 20 days after Company B is formed, Company A assigns its four patents to Company B, with an agreement that gives Company B the rights to sue for patent infringement only in the district court for the Western District of Texas.

Patent Infringement 98

Patent Infringement Inventor Business Technology 98

JD Supra Law

JULY 9, 2021

has important implications for inventors who assign patent rights, employers to whom employees assign patent rights, other assignees, and litigants in patent infringement suits involving patents in which rights were assigned. Supreme Court’s June 29 decision in Minerva Surgical, Inc. Hologic, Inc.

Inventor 59

Inventor Patent Infringement Litigation Patent 59

IP Watchdog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Paul Morinville, Founder of US Inventor, recently published a response to my column criticizing RALIA, a bill in Congress that would abolish the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). I offer a few observations in reply. manufacturing. manufacturing.

Inventor 119

Inventor Publishing Patent Trademark 119

IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

District Court for the Central District of California that had awarded damages to Lubby Holdings LLC for patent infringement by Henry Chung.

Patent 114

Patent Patent Infringement Inventor Litigation 114

IPilogue

APRIL 22, 2022

Patent 8,129,385 (“patent 385”). ViiV alleges Gilead infringed upon patent 385 under the doctrine of equivalents, which has two exclusions: dedication-disclosure and specific exclusion. The doctrine of equivalents prevents parties from circumventing literal infringement by making minor variations to a patented invention.

Patent 120

Patent Settlement Invention Inventor 120

LexBlog IP

JULY 17, 2023

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The PREVAIL Act serves as a supplement to the proposed STRONGER Patents Act, introduced in 2019. Improve PTAB rules to protect inventors from costly, unnecessary litigation. Improve PTAB rules to protect inventors from costly, unnecessary litigation.

Patent 52

Patent Litigation Business Patent Infringement 52

The IP Law Blog

JULY 15, 2021

CLS Bank Int’l , which involve the limits on patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § For example, in Alice, the court stated “[t]he ‘abstract ideas’ category embodies the longstanding rule that an idea of itself is not patentable.” Patent attorneys and inventors are often left to guess whether a particular invention is patent-eligible.

Law 109

Law Patent Invention Intellectual Property 109

IP Watchdog

MAY 26, 2022

BillJCo owns six patents directed to beacon technology, with Bill Johnson and his son Jason Johnson, who lives in Waco, Texas, named as inventors or co-inventors. The suit was brought against Apple for infringement based on its iBeacon protocol.

Inventor 69

Inventor Litigation Technology Designs 69

Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

Do you need to find a new patent lawyer? What are the signs that you need a new patent lawyer? If the time is right to make a change, how do you go about finding the right patent attorney ? Need a new patent attorney? What are some excuses that do not justify changing your patent lawyer?

Patent 52

Patent Patent Application Cease and Desist Trademark 52

Intepat

MAY 18, 2023

INTRODUCTION Oftentimes, it is observed how intellectual property laws, specifically; patent laws are contradictory to competition and antitrust laws. While one confers rights on inventors to encourage innovation, the other aims to eradicate monopolistic practices and encourages healthy competition in the market.

Patent 52

Patent Licensing Intellectual Property Technology 52

Patently-O

AUGUST 16, 2022

5,859,601 is super interesting because it is so similar to the patent rejected by the Supreme Court in Gottschalk v. UMN sued LSI for patent infringement in 2016 in the N.D. Prior Art By Another : Seagate was a collaborator with the UMN inventors (Moon and Brickner). by Dennis Crouch. UMN’s U.S. Benson , 409 U.S.

Inventor 75

Inventor Art Patent Application Reporting 75

Patently-O

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Molly Metz is a competitive jump-roper ( 5-time world champ ) and also an inventor of an innovative jump rope handle that allows super speed jumping loved by both competitors and cross-fit freaks. Patent Nos. There has been massive infringement since her patents issued 10-12 years ago. 7,789,809 and 8,136,208.

Patent Infringement 81

Patent Infringement Patent Inventor Law 81

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.

Patent 52

Patent Litigation Patent Infringement Inventor 52

LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The case arises out of a 2018 lawsuit, in which four self-described inventors of DNA Arrays brought suit against Illumina, a “multibillion-dollar, global player in genetic analysis,” alleging that Illumina and its associates conspired to steal Petitioner’s trade secrets and covertly conceal the information in patent applications.

Patent Application 52

Patent Application Inventor Patent Infringement Invention 52

Patently-O

JULY 8, 2022

David Tropp sued Travel Sentry for patent infringement back in 2006. That was the same year that I first taught a patent law class. Back then, eligibility was almost an unknown concept in patent litigation. The rule of thumb was “anything under the sun, made by man,” and I mean ANYTHING. 208 (2014).

Inventor 75

Inventor Marketing Marketing Patent 75

LexBlog IP

JULY 26, 2022

Garcia, signed an order assigning all new patent suits filed in the Waco Division to all of the remaining district judges in the Western District (with the exception of Judge Guaderrama in El Paso). ” This order, however, will have some massive consequences for the nation’s patent docket. .”

Litigation 52

Litigation Patent Infringement Patent Inventor 52