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  • June 11, 2025

    Judge Won't Boost $10.5M Patent Verdict Against ASUSTeK

    A Texas federal judge has refused to increase the $10.5 million award that a jury earlier this year said the Taipei-based laptop-maker ASUSTeK Computer Inc. owed after finding it had infringed a pair of Force MOS Technology Co. Ltd. electronic component patents.

  • June 11, 2025

    Local News Site Publisher Faces IP Claims Over Celebrity Pics

    A New York photographer went to Colorado federal court on Wednesday to accuse an online news company of publishing his photos of celebrities Beyoncé Knowles Carter, Jennifer Lopez and actor Justin Theroux without his permission and without paying him to license the copyrights on those pictures.

  • June 11, 2025

    New York Judge Won't Nix Cannabis Co. Logo Block

    A Manhattan federal judge has refused to vacate a three-and-a-half-year-old decision that barred a cannabis-themed apparel brand from using symbols in its wares that New York City alleged were infringements of the city's trademarked logos.

  • June 11, 2025

    Sony Fights Feds' 'Bewildering' Support Of Cox's High Court Bid

    Sony Music Entertainment and other music publishers questioned the federal government's "bewildering" support for Cox Communications Inc.'s challenge at the U.S. Supreme Court to a Fourth Circuit ruling affirming a contributory copyright infringement verdict against the internet service provider, saying only the verdict's vicarious liability finding should be reviewed.

  • June 11, 2025

    These Firms Are Landing The Most Patent Litigation Work

    Rabicoff Law LLC reclaimed its status as the most active firm for patent plaintiffs, having filed more than twice as many cases in 2024 as it did in 2023, according to a new report from Lex Machina.

  • June 11, 2025

    Disney, Universal Team Up For IP Suit Against AI Art Co.

    Disney and Universal have teamed up to sue artificial intelligence company Midjourney in California federal court, calling the startup in their Wednesday lawsuit a "copyright free-rider" for training its AI art generator with their protected works from such iconic franchises as Star Wars, Marvel's Iron Man, Shrek and The Simpsons.

  • June 11, 2025

    Houston Atty Says Rival's Client Files Aren't Trade Secrets

    A Houston attorney accused of stealing another lawyer's files in an attempt to recruit clients to file malpractice suits told a Texas appellate court that his rival "misrepresents facts to support his false narrative" that the information constituted trade secrets.

  • June 11, 2025

    Paddle Maker Wants Counterclaims Tossed In Contract Row

    Pickleball paddle producer Joola has urged the Maryland federal court to dismiss the fraud and false endorsement counterclaims in its breach of contract lawsuit against the self-proclaimed U.S. governing body for the sport, arguing the organization has not alleged any real harm.

  • June 11, 2025

    Vedder Price Boosts IP, Exec Compensation Teams In NY

    Vedder Price PC has bulked up its New York office with the addition of an intellectual property attorney from Vinson & Elkins LLP and an executive compensation and employee benefits pro from Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP.

  • June 11, 2025

    2nd Circ. Says Retirement Funds Can't Pay Arbitration Award

    The Second Circuit refused to let a Japanese video game company raid retirement accounts established by an American game development executive to pay part of a $23.3 million arbitration award related to an intellectual property dispute, ruling the funds are protected by federal benefits law.

  • June 11, 2025

    Ex-Copyright Leader Says Firing Risks 'Inoperable' Agency

    The fired leader of the U.S. Copyright Office has asked a D.C. federal judge to block the Trump administration's action while she challenges her termination, arguing that significant functions of the government agency could be rendered "inoperable" without judicial intervention.

  • June 10, 2025

    Stewart's Newest Discretionary Denial Has Attys On Edge

    The acting U.S. Patent and Trademark Office director's decision on Friday to reject patent challenges due to the petitioner's long-standing knowledge of a patent has many attorneys bracing for either a massive rise or dip in Patent Trial and Appeal Board filings.

  • June 10, 2025

    10th Circ. Affirms Toss Of USPS Contractor's $500M Suit

    The Tenth Circuit on Tuesday refused to revive a U.S. Postal Service contractor's $500 million lawsuit accusing USPS of misappropriating its confidential business information and wrongfully terminating their long-running relationship, affirming a lower court's toss of tort and contract claims.

  • June 10, 2025

    Vertex Says Tax Software Rival Purposely Destroyed Evidence

    Tax compliance software company Vertex Inc. told a Pennsylvania federal judge Monday that Avalara intentionally destroyed and failed to preserve "key sources of electronically stored information crucially relevant" to Vertex's lawsuit accusing its rival of poaching workers to steal trade secrets.

  • June 10, 2025

    Who Infringed Kokomo's Owl Logo? CrisisGo, Suit Says

    Kokomo Solutions Inc., an emergency response and safety technology company, filed a lawsuit against CrisisGo Inc. in Illinois federal court Tuesday alleging the company's use of an owl logo for its ECHO Badge product is confusingly similar to its own owl logo.

  • June 10, 2025

    Key Insights On Looming Fair Use Rulings In AI Cases

    Two California federal judges have indicated they are inclined to find that using copyrighted material to train artificial intelligence systems is transformative, which usually means that copying a work is fair, but that may not let Meta Platforms and Anthropic off the hook in separate lawsuits.

  • June 10, 2025

    Ill. Judge Questions Standing In Biogen Antitrust Suit

    An Illinois federal judge seemed skeptical Tuesday that health benefit plans accusing Biogen of impairing competition for its multiple sclerosis drug, Tecfidera, have standing to bring their lawsuit under decades-old precedent allowing only direct purchasers to recoup damages.

  • June 10, 2025

    Stewart Blocks PTAB From Eyeing Container Assembly IP

    The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's acting director has reversed Patent Trial and Appeal Board decisions that had initiated reviews of patents covering container assembly products, saying the board failed to sufficiently account for U.S. International Trade Commission proceedings over the same patents.

  • June 10, 2025

    11th Circ. Revives Suit Over 'Summer Waves' TM

    The Eleventh Circuit on Tuesday revived a trademark lawsuit that the entity behind a Georgia waterpark launched against an inflatable pool maker over its purported use of the phrase "summer waves," finding a lower court has jurisdiction to hear the case.

  • June 10, 2025

    Lawmakers Float NIL Bills Following NCAA Deal

    Members of Congress introduced a pair of bills Tuesday looking to establish national standards for how college athletes monetize their name, image and likeness in the wake of the landmark NCAA class action settlement last week.

  • June 10, 2025

    Paramount Says 'Top Gun' Authorship Claim Is 'A Delusion'

    Paramount Pictures Corp. urged a New York federal judge Monday to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the cousin of a "Top Gun: Maverick" screenwriter who claims he is a joint author of the film's script, saying his complaint is "a delusion."

  • June 10, 2025

    Spokesman Sues Motel 6 Over Unauthorized Use Of His Voice

    Tom Bodett, a radio personality and voice actor known for Motel 6's radio and television ads for nearly 40 years, has sued the hospitality chain for allegedly using his name and voice without consent after he ended an agreement.

  • June 10, 2025

    4th Circ. Backs Contract Verdict Against Turkish Weapons Co.

    The Fourth Circuit on Tuesday rejected a Turkish military supplier's appeal in a case where a Virginia federal jury found that it owed $720,000 for breaching a 2019 agreement between it and a U.S. importer.

  • June 10, 2025

    OpenAI Hit With Trademark Suit Over IO Co. Name

    Technology company IYO Inc. has accused OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman of knowingly infringing its trademark when the company acquired competitor IO Products Inc. last month.

  • June 10, 2025

    Ex-GC Accused Of Stealing IP Amid Ownership Stake Dispute

    E-commerce company Storehouse In A Box sued its former general counsel and chief operating officer in Michigan federal court Monday, alleging he misappropriated trade secrets and confidential information, while also engaging in outside ventures that conflicted with his duties, after a dispute arose over his ownership claim in the business.

Expert Analysis

  • Prior Art Ruling Highlights Importance Of Detailed Elaboration

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    The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's recent decision in Ecto World v. RAI Strategic Holdings shows that when there is a possibility for discretionary denial, and the examiner has potentially overlooked prior art, patent owners should elaborate on as many of the denial factors as possible, says Frank Bernstein at Squire Patton.

  • Series

    Law School's Missed Lessons: Appreciating Civil Procedure

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    If you’re like me, law school’s often complex and theoretical approach to teaching civil procedure may have contributed to an early struggle with the topic, but when seen from a practical perspective, new lawyers may find they enjoy mastering these rules, says Chloe Villagomez at Foster Garvey.

  • Section 899 Could Be A Costly Tax Shift For US Borrowers

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    Intended to deter foreign governments from applying unfair taxes to U.S. companies, the proposal adding new Section 899 to the Internal Revenue Code would more likely increase tax burdens on U.S. borrowers than non-U.S. lenders unless Congress limits its scope, says Michael Bolotin at Debevoise.

  • Calif. Bar Exam Fiasco Shows Why Attys Must Disclose AI Use

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    The recent revelation that a handful of questions from the controversial California bar exam administered in February were drafted using generative artificial intelligence demonstrates the continued importance of disclosure for attorneys who use AI tools, say attorneys at Troutman.

  • Opinion

    Anti-Counterfeiting Efforts Must Hold China Accountable

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    As the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development drafts guidelines for combating counterfeit goods, U.S. representatives must be frank about the need to hold Chinese platforms accountable for their role in counterfeiting — and specific about the changes that will be required, says Eli Clemens at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.

  • Securing IP Protection For AI Avatars

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    As artificial intelligence avatars play an ever-expanding role in sales, operations and entertainment, companies must plan for intellectual property protection for these brand assets as their control will turn on the nuances of their creation and use, say attorneys at K&L Gates.

  • In 2nd Place, Va. 'Rocket Docket' Remains Old Reliable

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    The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia was again one of the fastest civil trial courts in the nation last year, and an interview with the court’s newest judge provides insights into why it continues to soar, says Robert Tata at Hunton.

  • Parsing A Lack Of Antitrust Info-Sharing Enforcement Clarity

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    Information sharing among competing firms has recently faced dramatic changes in antitrust agency guidance, while courts grapple with the permissible scope of pricing algorithms, leaving companies in limbo, but potential Trump administration changes could offer some reprieve, say attorneys at Axinn.

  • Foreign Sovereign Entities Should Heed 9th Circ. IP Ruling

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    After the Ninth Circuit recently held that four Chinese state-controlled companies were not immune from criminal indictment for alleged economic espionage, foreign sovereign-controlled entities should assess whether their operations and affiliation with their parent states qualify for sovereign immunity under the common law, say attorneys at Cleary.

  • How Attorneys Can Become Change Agents For Racial Equity

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    As the administration targets diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and law firms consider pulling back from their programs, lawyers who care about racial equity and justice can employ four strategies to create microspaces of justice, which can then be parlayed into drivers of transformational change, says Susan Sturm at Columbia Law School.

  • Strategies For Litigating In The Unified Patent Court

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    Since opening its gates two years ago, the European Unified Patent Court has transformed the patent litigation landscape and global litigation strategies, but parties seeking to take advantage of the court's robust processes must be prepared for the front-loaded character of UPC proceedings, say attorneys at McDermott.

  • Series

    Running Marathons Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    After almost five years of running marathons, I’ve learned that both the race itself and the training process sharpen skills that directly translate to the practice of law, including discipline, dedication, endurance, problem-solving and mental toughness, says Lauren Meadows at Swift Currie.

  • 3 Mistakes To Avoid In Service Provider AI Terms

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    Every service provider contract doesn't need extensive artificial intelligence provisions, because when poorly drafted, they create impracticable obligations, miss important distinctions and may reflect wrong understanding of the law, says Chris Wlach at Huge Inc.

  • DOJ Policy Shifts May Resurrect De Facto 'China Initiative'

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    The U.S. Department of Justice's recently unveiled white collar enforcement strategy seemingly marks a return to a now-defunct 2018 policy aimed at combating national security concerns with China, and likely foretells aggressive scrutiny of trade and customs fraud, sanctions evasion, and money laundering, say attorneys at BakerHostetler.

  • Series

    Law School's Missed Lessons: Supporting A Trial Team

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    While students often practice as lead trial attorneys in law school, such an opportunity likely won’t arise until a few years into practice, so junior associates should focus on honing skills that are essential to supporting a trial team, including organization, adaptability and humility, says Lucy Zelina at Tucker Ellis.

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