IP Watchdog

APRIL 29, 2024

GlaxoSmithKline filed a four-count civil action for patent infringement in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware late last week seeking damages for Pfizer and BioNTech’s infringing manufacture, use, sale and marketing of both the original “monovalent” and “bivalent” Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccines.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 23, 2023

It further expanded its domain as a manufacturer by establishing a market for its self-made products such as kindle for e-book services, audiobook and ‘cloud computing’ web storage services. Amazon often face patent violations with its increasing customer base and involvement of third-party seller.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The December 2021 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter discusses new enforcement tools courtesy of the Trademark Modernization Act; Pfizer's acquisition of Arena Pharmaceuticals; the latest developments in Canopy Growth's patent infringement suit against GW Pharmaceuticals; and the open gTLD Sunrise period.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

What is patent infringement? Patent infringement is the commission of a prohibited act in relation to a patented invention without the permission of the patent holder. What constitutes Patent Infringement? A patent infringement usually occurs through the usage or sale of the patented invention.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2024

The settlement resolves multiple patent infringement proceedings in the Federal Court of Canada. In March 2023, Health Canada granted tentative approval for YESAFILI 2 mg vials, subject to resolution of any patent disputes. Under the agreement, Biocon can launch YESAFILI in Canada no later than July 1, 2025.

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IP Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

Not only does patent infringement forestall individual innovation, but when occurring unimpeded on a broad scale, it also effectively puts entire markets into holding patterns.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 8, 2023

for patent infringement. TeleBrands Corporation is a leading direct television marketing company and the original creator of the “As Seen On TV” logo and category of the trade. They are a well-known direct-response marketing company that specializes in developing and promoting innovative consumer products.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 14, 2023

Batesville”), for patent infringement. Starmark Cremation Products began in 2004 designing and marketing a small line of engineered cremation solutions. Starmark Cremation Products began in 2004 designing and marketing a small line of engineered cremation solutions. 284 , and attorneys’ fees.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 3, 2022

Venture) of certain patents owned by Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals L.P., Sunoco sued Venture, alleging that its operation of butane-blending systems infringed claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,032,629 (the ‘629 patent), 6,679,302 (the ‘302 patent), and 9,606,548 (the ‘548 patent). Venture Inc.,

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

iRobot Corp was recently issued a decision in its favour against its competitor SharkNinja Operating LLC for patent infringement at the International Trade Commission (“ITC”). While the final decision is yet to be given in February 2023 , the recent holding recommends an order to ban imports of any infringing SharkNinja devices.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The November 2021 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter discusses the emergence of trademark filings for NFTs and a recent ITC patent infringement case regarding imported oil-vape cartridges. In this issue: - "Say What Again?": Pulp Fiction Shows us Where NFTs Meet Trademark Law - Watching the Pot™.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How is a patent attorney different than Amazon seller attorneys? Patent violations are becoming increasingly prevalent among Amazon sellers. Whether you are a patent owner or an Amazon seller, you need the right kind of legal expertise when it comes to patent infringement. Is a patent attorney specially licensed?

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The IPKat

AUGUST 17, 2021

What happens when trade secrets meet the stock market? But what if markets didn’t really care about IP? My co-author Professor Andy Vivian and I are trying to better understand IP’s role by analysing the market reaction to the theft of a company’s trade secrets. Plot twist: the market is remarkably nonplussed.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Putting an end to a 24 year old patent infringement suit, the Delhi High Court has directed Maharaja Appliances Ltd. Background The dispute started off as a heated battle between the parties over the plaintiff’s ‘Liquid Heating Vessels’ patent, which the plaintiff claimed was used by the defendant in its electric kettles.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The Supreme Court of Canada recently clarified the role of non-infringing options as well as springboard profits when calculating profits in patent infringement cases. The majority of the court also confirmed that the calculation properly included profits gained after the patent expired, known as springboard profits.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 5, 2023

Nu Tsai Capital, LLC, [2023-1146] (February 17, 2023), the Federal Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction against Lite-Netics patent-related speech, holding that the district court abused its discretion. Lite-Netics owns multiple patents on magnetic holiday string lights. Patent Nos.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Would you believe the following scenario could happen under our patent system? Commanding 50% market share in unit sales of the patented product, the patent holder prevails in patent infringement suits obtaining court injunctions against all major rivals and maintaining a strict no-licensing policy.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In its October ruling, the ITC found Apple violated section 337 by importing Apple Watches that infringed on two Masimo patents that covered technology related to reading blood-oxygen levels.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Recent Headlines in the IP World: Nida Zafar: Meta Ordered to Pay Voxer Millions in Patent Infringement Case (Source: Mobile Syrup). Chris Burt: Trio of Apple Patent Filings Describe Biometrics Innovations for Various Devices (Source: Biometric Update). Klarquist – Chemistry Patent Attorney/Agent. Source: Ford Authority.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 11, 2022

Patent licensing and technology transfer is a cornerstone of modern economies, where the efficiencies of collaboration and division of labor do not require firms to be vertically integrated. This short article focuses on how risk – in the economic and legal sense – changes over time, and what this implies for patent licensing dynamics.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How do you get patents that will stop Amazon sellers from taking your sales? Do you need a design or utility patent , or both ? How do you know if your patent claims are any good ? What matters most in getting patents to stop Amazon sellers from copying your product? Your focus should be on the patent claims.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

AUGUST 15, 2022

Fish & Richardson secured a significant victory for Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, the maker of ELCYS ® , in patent infringement litigation against Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc., over its intent to produce a generic version of Exela’s patented ELCYS ® product. The court rejected each and every one of Eton’s challenges. “We

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Sonos and Google have finally ended their long patent infringement disputes. The primary contention here is that Google was accused of infringing Sonos’ patents covering their sound technology and smart speakers. Sonos is the owner of US patent numbers 10,848,885 and 10,469,966. It was formed in 2002. Google Inc.

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Patently-O

MAY 15, 2024

as a major turning point in American patent and antitrust law. The Court’s 4-3 decision favored the patentee and allowed the patent owner to place restrictions on the use of its patented product even after sale. Just a few years later, the Supreme Court reversed course in Motion Picture Patents Co.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 18, 2023

On June 1, 2021, the Fourth Amendment to the Chinese Patent Law became effective. An important part of the amendment is the introduction by Article 76 of the patent linkage system in China – a system for litigation of drug patents prior to market entry of generics, similar to that provided by the Hatch Waxman Act in the US.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 23, 2023

The European Union is reportedly considering sweeping new regulations for the licensing and litigation of standard essential patents (SEPs), which make fair-minded observers wonder whether any sane adults are in charge at the European Commission (EC).

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

OCTOBER 20, 2023

for alleged patent infringement of its fitness products in Bell’s sporting goods stores, including their Indianapolis, Indiana, Bells of Steel USA Showroom. According to the complaint, Rogue Fitness owns several design and utility patents for fitness equipment, including Patent No. RE49,513 : “Barbell.”

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Patently-O

APRIL 17, 2024

by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit is set to consider the use of terms like “patented,” “proprietary,” and “exclusive” in commercial advertising can be actionable under § 43(a)(1)(B) of the Lanham Act when their use is not entirely accurate. Crocs largely prevailed in those actions.

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IPilogue

MAY 16, 2022

The juggernaut artificial meat producer Impossible Foods is suing the start-up Motif FoodWorks for patent infringement. This case may be significant for the future of alternative meats as it can determine the boundaries of Impossible Food’s patent monopoly on the process of producing alternative meats.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Moderna recently sued Pfizer alleging patent infringement of three out of eight patents that cover its Covid 19 vaccine (Spikevax). The sheer size of sales and revenue coupled with patent monopolies and the immense potential of the mRNA technology, makes both these entities King-like – rich, supreme and sometimes hypocritical.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Cloudbreak Therapeutics, LLC addresses whether an IPR petitioner can assert Article III standing on appeal based on potential infringement liability and potential preclusive effects on its patents. 10,149,820 (the “’820 patent”), which is directed to compositions and methods for treating pterygium.

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IP Law 360

JANUARY 30, 2024

and its Brita brand must face an antitrust lawsuit accusing the companies of engaging in a "patent ambush" to corner the market on home water filters, saying there is not enough overlap between the antitrust suit and Brita's patent infringement suit in Delaware to either dismiss or transfer venues.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

High Stakes: Hatch-Waxman Litigation Comes for Cannabis - GW Pharma, now a subsidiary of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, is no stranger to patent litigation. It previously found itself on the receiving end of a patent infringement lawsuit after being accused by Canopy Growth of using its patented extraction technology in 2020.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This week in Other Barks & Bites: Judge Goldberg of the District of Delaware denies Moderna’s motion to dismiss patent claims against its COVID-19 vaccine over arguments that those claims should be filed against the U.S. billion during 2021. billion during 2021. billion during 2021.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 3, 2024

by Dennis Crouch The following is my patent law exam from this past semester. This year’s exam is very loosely based upon an interesting patent that I found associated with the Tow Whee product created by Eric Landis. After talking again with Jane, EL decided to patent the device. Question 3.

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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). market for the China-controlled multinational. In other words, a U.S.

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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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