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New York Law Journal

When Will My Patent Expire?

Patents are the engine of the US economy and valuable assets to the companies who hold them. But patents don't last forever. Andrew Berks, partner at Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, discusses how patent lengths are determined as well as maintenance and extensions.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Fish & Richardson Breaks Half-Billion in Revenue After 'Tremendous' Year in IP Litigation

The intellectual property-focused firm boosted gross revenue and equity partner profits by roughly 10% in 2022.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Zero Dollars: Florida Jury Returns Defense Verdict on $36M Patent Claim

"Aatrix was just trying to profit as much as possible off of its overaggressive patent enforcement strategy," said Woodrow "Woody" Pollack, a partner at Shutts & Bowen.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Offer or Quote—Contract Question Remains the Source of Patent Peril

In Pfaff v. Wells Electronics, 525 U.S. 55 (1998), the U.S. Supreme Court articulated a two-prong test, holding the on-sale bar applies when, before the critical date (one year prior to the filing date of a patent application), the claimed invention was the subject of a commercial offer for sale and ready for patenting.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

The Patent Oath and Its Legacy for Black Inventorship

African Americans continue to be underrepresented among patent holders as Black contributions to innovation have been historically overlooked.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

The Patent Flywheel: Driving a Culture of Innovation

Many companies want to be a part of the future by being at the forefront of advancements in technology. Going from a "good" company to a market leader - a "great" company - requires a culture where innovation is celebrated and efficiently generated systematically.
11 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The European Patent With Unitary Effect and the Unified Patent Court

After years of discussions and legal challenges, the European patent with Unitary effect (Unitary Patent) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) are finally set to launch around June 1, 2023. The Unitary Patent is set to be a single patent spanning many European states, and the UPC is set to be a central patent court for patent disputes in Europe.
8 minute read

The Recorder

The Massive Antitrust Class Action Against Qualcomm Isn't Dead Yet

Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley rejected a consumer class' tying allegations over the chip giant's "no license, no chips" policy. But the class' allegations of exclusive dealing with Apple may proceed for now, the judge ruled.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Buffalo's Lippes Mathias Triples IP Bench Via Combo With Cleveland Boutique

The combination, which went into effect Jan. 1, boosts the firm's head count to 170 lawyers.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Mining for Value in Licensed Patent Portfolios? Make Sure You're Focused on the Gems in Both the Patents and License

A recent district court case in Delaware, 'Horizon Medicines v. Apotex', dealt with a somewhat similar scenario and it highlights an interesting intersection of patent law and contract law that has implications for anyone reviewing patent portfolios for value, whether as part of a larger corporate transaction or one specific to a sale or license of a portfolio.
9 minute read

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