Soldiers of the Patent Wars
The nature of IP litigation is shifting from using vast armies of review attorneys to SWAT teams of tech experts, explains Animesh Kumar of iRunway.
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Soldiers of the Patent Wars
Defining Trade Dress
Plaintiffs claiming infringement of their products need to structure the claim carefully to avoid dismissal, exlpain Harvey Siskind attorneys.
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Supreme Court Torches Prometheus Patents
After a unanimous decision rejecting patentability of laws of nature, without more, innovators may have to turn to other means to protect inventions, explains James DeGraw of Ropes & Gray.
Single Unit of Publication Rule
Diligence in discovery can improve defendants' chance of success on summary judgment in copyright actions, says David Tashroudian or Ezra Brutzkus Gubner.
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Future of the Internet at Stake
Passage of SOPA, the controversial anti-piracy bill, could result in dire consequences for the tech industry, explains Marc H. Greenberg of Golden Gate University School of Law.
Righthaven Is Down But Not Out
The notorious copyright troll was dealt a blow by several court decisions, but is trying a new strategy to legitimize its suits, explains David Tashroudian of Ezra Brutzkus Gubner.
Establishing Irreparable Harm in Trademark Cases
With courts less inclined to presume it, plaintiffs may need alternative arguments for injunctive relief, explain Sideman & Bancroft attorneys.
Patent Reform Act at a Glance
America Invents Act will change how patents are issued and reviewed, potentially changing how tech companies do business, explain Schiff Hardin attorneys.
Patent Eligibility Broadened
Federal Circuit's holding in 'Classen' invites the Supreme Court to provide clearer guidance on pre-emption, explain Fenwick & West attorneys.
Patents as Assets in Bankruptcy
Proper valuation of a debtor's intellectual property portfolio may result in greater value for the estate, debtor and creditors, explains Jonathan Petrus of Pluritas LLC.
Forecasting Forthcoming 'Biosimilar' Drug Regulations
By year's end, FDA will release rules controlling the approval process of large molecule generic drugs, explain Duane Morris attorneys.
Patenting Personal Medicine Inventions
Federal Circuit held that DNA is patent-eligible subject matter with certain restrictions, but upcoming decisions could provide clarity and narrow the limitations, explain Fenwick & West attorneys.
Misleading PTO Doesn't Invalidate Patent
Thanks to Federal Circuit ruling, alleged infringers will have a harder time dimissing cases based on patentee's inequitable conduct, explains Craig Countryman of Fish & Richardson.
Induced Infringement Made (Not) Easy
The "willful blindness" standard set by the Supreme Court will be hard to meet absent extreme facts, explains James Batchelder of Ropes & Gray.
The Divided Infringement Defense
Ropes & Gray attorneys update the state of the law and provide tips on defending and pursuing patent infringement claims.
The Boom in False Patent Marking Litigation
Fast-changing case law can leave an unwary company in an unpredictable scenario, potentially facing enormous damages, explains Robert Andris of Ropers Majeski.
Policing Fashion
Under proposed copyright laws, designers of affordable alternatives for pricier name brand items could be liable for infringement, says Greenberg Glusker's Lisa Wang.
Framing the First Sale Doctrine
Recent Ninth Circuit decisions bookend copyright holder's rights, but leave a gap of uncertainty, explains Hiaring & Smith's Vijay Toke.
The Pros and Cons of Gene Patents
As 'Myriad' heads to the Federal Circuit, many questions remain unsettled on the patentability of the human genome, explain professors Chester S. Chuang, pictured, and Denys T. Lau.
Personal Jurisdiction Made Easy
Ninth Circuit appears to loosen its standard in cases of trademark infringement on certain websites, explains Bruce G. Chapman of Connolly Bove.
ITC Leaves Door Ajar for NPE Suits
Morrison & Foerster attorneys explain the level of scrutiny a non-practicing entity must withstand to bring suit before the commission based on infringing imports.
Mind Your Markman Manners
Scott Hilton of The Focal Point shares five tips for a successful Markman hearing.
To Stay, or Not to Stay
Nathaniel Bruno of Sheppard Mullin explores Northern District trends of staying patent infringment suits pending reexamination.
'Bilski': What Technology Companies Need to Know
By Sasha Rao and Kelly Baxter |
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Ropes & Gray's Sasha Rao and Kelly Baxter look at the new state of affairs in the world of technological patents.
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