Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property, Patent and Trademark

Medical diagnostics; monitoring illegal downloads; 3-D technology; ways to express opposition to trademark

Decision

Enzo Biochem Inc. v. Applera Corp.

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When a patent holder delays and does not immediately file a complaint alleging patent infringement, the defendant can allege that the defendant has been prejudiced as a result of laches.

News

Corporate Image, Social Media, And NLRB: A Dangerous Intersection

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Jack Manager is having a bad day and gets a bit snippy with his subordinates ? nothing huge or controversial. At the same time, due to approaching deadlines, Jack asks those subordinates to come in over the weekend to finish up some work.

Intellectual Property, Patent and Trademark

Even after winning a patent infringement case, a plaintiff still may not get an injunction prohibiting ongoing infringement by the defendant.

Decision

Lego A/S v. Best-Lock Construction Toys Inc.

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"Sculptural" elements of a toy may qualify for copyright protection, even if the applicant allegedly fails to disclose to the Copyright Office that some elements of the toy are "functional."