Tag: Intellectual property rights
Legislative IP Developments 2024: Trends & Future Prospects
Legislative IP Developments 2024: Trends & Future ProspectsIn the realm of AI and intellectual property, legislative efforts are beginning to take shape, offering a glimpse into the future direction of this evolving landscape. The...
Unlocking Innovation Value with GIPC’s Principles Initiative
Unlocking Innovation Value with GIPC's Principles InitiativeIn today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, strong public policies regarding intellectual property (IP) protection are crucial to fostering collaboration and driving innovation. Last autumn, the U.S. Chamber of...
Licensing Consumer Products: A Guide to Success
In our discussion this week, we delve into the realm of product licensing, specifically focusing on the licensing of consumer products. The insights shared may surprise many patent practitioners and innovators in the high-tech...
Efficient Patent Prosecution Strategies Under Brazil’s New Appellate Stage Guidelines
Brazil has recently implemented new appellate stage guidelines that will have a significant impact on the patent application process. These changes are designed to streamline the examination process and reduce the time it takes...
Navigating Copyright Issues in the Trump Campaign: A Comprehensive Guide
The Trump Campaign has been facing backlash from artists for unauthorized use of their music during various rallies and events. The family of singer-songwriter Isaac Hayes is the latest to join the list of...
Title: Seeking Attorney/Patent Agent for Jones Robb PLLC – Apply Now!
Jones Robb PLLC is currently in search of registered patent attorneys or patent agents for both full- and part-time remote positions. The responsibilities of the role include preparing and prosecuting patent applications both domestically...
Warhol’s Impact on Fair Use in Kat Von D vs. Tiger King: Legal Analysis
In a recent legal battle between celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D and Netflix's docuseries "Tiger King," the issue of fair use and transformative use post-Warhol has come into question. The Ninth and Tenth...
Efficient Patent Prosecution in Brazil: New Appellate Stage Guidelines
In Brazil, new appellate stage guidelines have been introduced to streamline the patent application process and reduce backlog. These guidelines emphasize the importance of thorough and strategic responses during the regular examination stage and...
Chinese Antitrust Agency Warns Patent Pools: What You Need to Know
Recent developments in China's antitrust enforcement highlight the country's increased focus on standard essential patents (SEPs). The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) recently issued a warning to Avanci, a patent pool, regarding potential...
Court Rules Pfizer, BioNTech Infringed Moderna’s Vaccine Patent
In a recent development in the world of patent disputes, Freshfields successfully represented Moderna in a case against BioNTech and Pfizer. The Düsseldorf regional court ruled in favor of Moderna, stating that BioNTech and...
Desmarais Team Secures $45M Award for IBM in Zynga Games Patent Dispute
Desmarais Team Wins Landmark $45 Million Verdict for IBM in Zynga Games Patent DisputeIn a groundbreaking legal victory, a Desmarais team has secured a $44.9 million award for IBM in a patent dispute against...
Dismissal of Copyright Lawsuit Against Kimmel and ABC for Cameo Clip Segment
Dismissal of Copyright Lawsuit Against Kimmel and ABC for Cameo Clip SegmentOn Monday, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York made a significant decision to grant a motion to dismiss...
Trade Secret Case Study: Res Judicata Application in U.S. Courts
Understanding the Complexities of Res Judicata in U.S. CourtsIn a recent trade secret case involving Neu Cloud Oriental System Technology Co., Ltd. and IBM, the application of res judicata across different court systems in...
CAFC Affirms ITC Invalidation of Sweetener Patent – Helsinn On-Sale Bar Ruling
The recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) in Celanese International Corp. v. International Trade Commission (ITC) affirmed the ITC's ruling that Celanese's process patents were invalid due...
The Politics of Innovation and Patent Policy in Washington DC
This week, we had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Israel, a senior partner at ACG Advocacy, a prominent bipartisan government affairs and strategic consulting firm in Washington, DC. Chris has an impressive...
U.S. Chamber Warns of Threat to CHIPS Act Investments, IOC Anti-Counterfeiting Program for Paris...
This week, there are some significant updates in the world of intellectual property and patent law. The U.S. Copyright Office has issued a report recommending the creation of a federal right to digital replicas,...
Copyright Law: Eighth Circuit Rules Simple Forms Not Copyrightable and Meme Use Not Fair
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently made significant rulings on copyright law, addressing issues related to copyrightability and fair use in two separate cases. These rulings add to the limited...
Market Economics, Innovation, and Rule of Law: A Comprehensive Analysis
Patrick Kilbride, a public policy expert, recently left his position at the United States Chamber of Commerce to establish his own firm, Kilbride Public Affairs. His focus remains on advocating for market economics, innovation,...
USPTO Upholds Estoppel Provisions in IPR Proceedings & Trade Secret Claims Against TikTok Survive...
This week in the world of intellectual property, there have been some significant developments worth noting. Let's delve into the latest news and updates:A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the...
CAFC Invalidates Data Transmission Patent Claim, Remands Substitute Claims for Review
Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) made a decision in the case of ZyXEL Communications Corp. v. UNM Rainforest Innovations. The CAFC upheld the findings of obviousness made by...
FTC Supports USPTO Terminal Disclaimer NPRM Amid Concerns of Exceeding Authority
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently proposed a rulemaking on terminal disclaimer practice, which received comments from various organizations before the deadline on July 9. One of the key commenters was the...
Prosecution Laches: Impact on Continuations in Intellectual Property
Last week, the annual patent portfolio management program was held, focusing on the importance of continuations in growing and maintaining a patent portfolio for companies. While the topic of prosecution laches may seem mundane...
The Impact of the WIPO Treaty on Genetic Resources Genetic Resources: WIPO Treaty’s Ethical Implications
The WIPO Treaty on Patents, Genetic Resources, and Traditional Knowledge is a crucial step towards enhancing the ethical framework of the patent system. This treaty aims to address the historical exploitation of genetic resources...