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June 02, 2009 |

High Court Agrees to Review Landmark IP Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for a landmark decision on the patentability of 21st century creations from software to biotech — an issue on which Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor could make a significant difference if confirmed.
4 minute read
March 01, 2012 |

Monsanto wins over Pioneer as first to invent genetically modified corn type

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed a determination that Monsanto Technology LLC beat out Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. as the first to invent a type of genetically modified corn.
5 minute read
August 09, 2001 |

As Standards Proliferate, So Too a Rise in Defendants Asserting 'Standards Abuse'

As technology has grown more complex, it has become increasingly important for industry to adopt common sets of technical guidelines, or standards. As standards have proliferated, so have patents covering all or portions of standards. Not coincidentally, defendants in infringement suits have increasingly asserted defenses based on the "standards abuse" of patent holders.
9 minute read
June 02, 2009 |

Supreme Court to Hear 'Bilski' Case on Business Method Patents

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday set the stage for a landmark decision on the patentability of 21st century creations from software to biotech -- an issue on which Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor could make a significant difference if confirmed. Justices agreed to review the case Bilski v. Doll, a challenge to last fall's Federal Circuit ruling, which narrowed the patentability of so-called "business methods," shorthand for a broad range of processes not tied to manufacturing.
4 minute read
December 14, 2000 |

Standards Abuse

As technology has grown more complex, it has become increasingly important for industry to adopt common sets of technical guidelines, or standards. As standards have proliferated, so have patents covering all or portions of standards. Not coincidentally, defendants in infringement suits have increasingly asserted defenses based on the "standards abuse" of patent holders.
9 minute read
August 01, 2008 |

New Light on the BlackBerry Litigation

Documents unearthed by NTP show meddling by RIM and raise questions about the PTO.
8 minute read
October 01, 2004 |

Intellectual Property Blogs

Pocket parts for the digital age.
8 minute read
November 01, 2004 |

IP Blog Roundup

With their immediacy and focus, blogs are becoming de rigueur in legal circles. And that's more the case for intellectual property than it is for any other practice area. Dozens of blogs now track developments in patent, trademark and copyright law. Written by practicing lawyers, full-time academics and even non-lawyers, they discuss events virtually as they happen, often adding unique perspective and analysis. Here is a survey of selected IP blogs.
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April 19, 2010 |

CIVIL ACTIONS

The following cases were recently filed in the Washington-area district courts. This information is provided by the courts' online bulletins.
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February 20, 2006 |

Movers

DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary: Frank Menaker comes on board as partner in the firm's Washington office- and other notable personnel moves.
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