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August 18, 2025
Albright Explains Why He Cleared Apple Again In Fintiv Case
Fintiv failed to show that Apple products with the Apple Pay and Apple Wallet features meet certain elements of a Fintiv mobile wallet patent, Western District of Texas Judge Alan Albright said in an opinion detailing why he cleared the technology giant of certain infringement allegations.
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August 18, 2025
Fried Frank Escapes Sanctions Over Flawed RICO Patent Suit
A Florida federal court has rejected sanctions motions leveled against Tristar Products Inc. and its counsel at Fried Frank for bringing a doomed anti-racketeering patent fraud lawsuit against Telebrands Corp., finding that the claims were not frivolous despite "myriad" flaws and "sloppy lawyering."
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August 18, 2025
IYO Asks 9th Circ. To Reject OpenAI's Bid To Ax TM Injunction
Tech firm IYO Inc. urged the Ninth Circuit to leave in place a temporary bar on OpenAI using a mark associated with acquired company IO Products Inc. amid a trademark fight, saying it was improper for OpenAI to even ask the appellate court to hear the matter at this stage.
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August 18, 2025
Fox Corp. Sues Mexican Broadcaster Over Use Of 'Fox Sports'
Fox Sports has filed a lawsuit in New York federal court accusing a Mexican media company of misusing its sports-related intellectual property rights and trying to interfere with its other business relationships in Mexico after Fox nixed their trademark agreement.
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August 18, 2025
Morgan Lewis ITC Lawyer Joins Weil In DC As Group Leader
An intellectual property litigator with almost 30 years of experience has left Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP to lead the U.S. International Trade Commission practice at Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP in Washington, D.C., the firm announced Monday.
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August 15, 2025
Stewart Issues Dozens More Discretionary Denial Decisions
Acting U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Coke Morgan Stewart denied numerous petitions challenging patents on discretionary grounds this week, while referring a smaller number of cases to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
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August 15, 2025
Trump Admin Urges DC Circ. Not To Reinstate Copyright Chief
The Trump administration on Friday pressed the D.C. Circuit not to reinstate the ousted head of the U.S. Copyright Office while she challenges her removal, arguing that the termination was lawful and she cannot demonstrate that she was irreparably harmed by it.
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August 15, 2025
TikTok Judge Leans Against Discovery Sanctions In IP Case
A California federal judge overseeing a Chinese company's case accusing TikTok of stealing video-editing tool trade secrets and infringing the tool's copyrights said Friday she wasn't inclined to grant TikTok's request for sanctions ending the litigation over alleged discovery misconduct, adding she hasn't been "keen" at times on TikTok's behavior.
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August 15, 2025
'Not A Close Call': Meta Beats Staffing Co. Metabyte's TM Suit
Social media giant Meta Platforms defeated a trademark suit from a staffing company that's done business as Metabyte Inc. since 1993, after a California federal judge said Friday the dispute is "not a close call."
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August 15, 2025
Life Spine Owes $9.5M In Implant Patent Suit, Jury Says
A Delaware federal jury on Friday found that medical technology manufacturer Life Spine Inc. owes $9.5 million for infringing a Globus Medical Inc. patent on parts used to make expandable implant devices used in spinal fusion surgeries.
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August 15, 2025
Trump's Divisive 'China Initiative' May Get A Vigorous Reboot
The Trump administration's ongoing battles with major universities may soon include the revival of an initiative that, with mixed success, targeted professors with ties to China during the president's first term, and experts told Law360 the second incarnation may be even more aggressive.
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August 15, 2025
Technology Co. Says Zurich Must Defend Shareholder Suit
A technology company behind a brain fitness app told a Delaware federal court Friday that a Zurich unit must defend it in an underlying shareholder suit accusing the company and its directors of misappropriating funds, misleading investors and violating corporate obligations.
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August 15, 2025
Production Co.'s Subpoena Over Pirated Film Fails At 9th Circ.
The film production company behind the 2022 film "Fall" on Friday lost its fight at the Ninth Circuit to force Cox Communications to hand over the names of a group of subscribers who allegedly were pirating copies of the film.
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August 15, 2025
Reggie Bush Didn't Sign NIL Rights Away, Court Told
Reggie Bush's attorney urged a Los Angeles judge Friday to reconsider a tentative ruling that would toss the former football star's suit accusing the NCAA, the University of Southern California and the Pac-12 Conference of exploiting his name, image and likeness, saying Bush did not sign his rights away.
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August 15, 2025
Getty Refiles Copyright Case Against Stability AI In Calif.
Getty Images voluntarily dropped a copyright infringement suit in Delaware against an artificial intelligence startup it claims used millions of photos without permission, but refiled in California where the startup contends the case can be heard.
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August 15, 2025
Wholesalers Want Final OK For $51M AstraZeneca Settlement
Drug wholesalers asked a Delaware federal judge Thursday for the final stamp of approval on a combined $51.4 million in settlements AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP and Handa Pharmaceuticals LLC agreed to pay to resolve allegations AstraZeneca paid off generic-drug makers, including Handa, to protect its brand antipsychotic Seroquel XR.
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August 15, 2025
Acting USPTO Head Returns Amazon's IP Challenge To PTAB
The acting head of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has faulted the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's analysis when it denied Amazon's bid for review of a patent on running mobile phones in the cloud, sending the case back to the board for another look.
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August 15, 2025
Chester's Sues Colo. Store For Trademark Use Post-License
A fried chicken chain told a federal court on Friday that a Colorado convenience store is using its trademark to sell products without the company's permission.
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August 15, 2025
Epson, Amazon Awarded $7.2M In Counterfeit Ink Suit
A Washington federal judge has granted Amazon and Seiko Epson default judgment against a group accused of selling counterfeit printer ink, agreeing to the two companies' request for $7.2 million in damages.
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August 15, 2025
Genentech Files Patent Suit Over Breast Cancer Biosimilar
Biopharmaceutical giants Genentech Inc. and Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. filed a sweeping patent infringement lawsuit over a proposed biosimilar version of Perjeta, a leading drug in the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer.
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August 15, 2025
Engineering Consultant Says Ex-Principal Can't Jump To Rival
Engineering and environmental consulting firm Partner Assessment Corp. has asked a federal judge to block a former principal from taking a high-level role at another firm, saying the former employee violated a noncompete agreement by accepting a job at a direct competitor.
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August 15, 2025
UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
This past week in London has seen Transport for London hit with a procurement claim by the operator of Oyster card, while Mastercard and Visa face claims from the Rocco Forte Hotel Group, and Liverpool Football Club lobbed a claim against a security company.
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August 14, 2025
9th Circ. Restores Boeing's $72M Loss In Electric Jet IP Suit
A Ninth Circuit panel reinstated a $72 million jury verdict against Boeing in an electric jet startup's trade secret case on Thursday and said a new judge should handle future proceedings, flagging the trial judge's late disclosure that his spouse acquired Boeing stock through an IRA during the litigation.
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August 14, 2025
Healthcare Co. Exec, GC Revealed Trade Secrets, Court Told
A preponderance of emails shows that former CEOs involved with a trio of healthcare and real estate companies shared financial documents and other intellectual property that were undoubtedly trade secrets, the companies' attorney told the North Carolina Business Court on Thursday.
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August 14, 2025
USAA Asks Fed. Circ. To Rethink Axing $223M Patent Verdicts
United Services Automobile Association urged the Federal Circuit to revisit its decisions that neutralized jury verdicts against PNC Bank totaling nearly $223 million, saying Thursday that the appeals court defied U.S. Supreme Court precedent on patent eligibility by deeming USAA's mobile check deposit patents invalid.
Expert Analysis
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Fed Circ.'s PTAB Ruling Highlights Obsolete Rationale
The Federal Circuit's recent decision in In re: Riggs shines a new light on its 2015 decision in Dynamic Drinkware v. National Graphics, and raises questions about why the claim support requirement established by Dynamic Drinkware exists at all, say attorneys at Patterson Belknap.
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An Unrestrained, Bright-Eyed View Of Legal AI's Future
Todd Itami at Covington offers a bright-eyed, laughing-all-the-way, skydive look at what the legal industry could look like after an artificial intelligence revolution, which he believes may happen much sooner and more dramatically than we expect.
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Tracking The Evolution In Litigation Finance
Despite continued innovation, litigation finance remains an immature market with borrowers recieving significantly different terms as lenders learn to value cases, which firms need a strong handle on to ensure lending terms do not overwhelm collateral value, says Robert Wilkins at Lightfoot Franklin.
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How Courts Weigh Section 1782 Discovery For UPC Cases
A look at cases from six different federal district courts reveals a number of discretionary factors that influence how courts consider Section 1782 discovery applications in connection with Unified Patent Court proceedings, say attorneys at Finnegan.
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Volunteer Firefighting Makes Me A Better Lawyer
While practicing corporate law and firefighting may appear incongruous, the latter benefits my legal career by reminding me of the importance of humility, perspective and education, says Nicholas Passaro at Ford.
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Unpacking FTC's New Stance On Standard-Essential Patents
Under its new chairman, Andrew Ferguson, the Federal Trade Commission is likely to bring more stand-alone Section 5 cases to challenge anticompetitive conduct, and it will be important for companies to see how the FTC responds to allegations of patent holdup by standard-essential patent holders committed to fair, reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms, say attorneys at Mayer Brown.
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Unpacking USPTO Foreign Fraudulent Trademark Crackdown
The recent show cause order issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to Shenzhen Seller Growth Network Technology Co. Ltd. and its affiliates could lead to the cancellation of approximately 42,000 trademark registrations, highlighting the necessity of heightened vigilance in vetting foreign trademark filings, says Judy Yen at Omnus Law.
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E-Discovery Quarterly: The Perils Of Digital Data Protocols
Though stipulated protocols governing the treatment of electronically stored information in litigation are meant to streamline discovery, recent disputes demonstrate that certain missteps in the process can lead to significant inefficiencies, say attorneys at Sidley.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: Preparing For Corporate Work
Law school often doesn't cover the business strategy, financial fluency and negotiation skills needed for a successful corporate or transactional law practice, but there are practical ways to gain relevant experience and achieve the mindset shifts critical to a thriving career in this space, says Dakota Forsyth at Olshan Frome.
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How Patent Prosecution Length Affects Infringement Findings
A statistical analysis of patent litigation shows an inverse correlation between the number of office actions a patent application receives before allowance and the likelihood that a patent will be found infringing, though this trend varies based on examiner toughness, say attorneys at Baker Botts.
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Takeaways From Gov't Report On AI Copyrightability
A recent report from the U.S. Copyright Office is a critical step toward establishing a framework for determining the copyrightability of work created in whole or in part by artificial intelligence systems, solidifying the office's positions on AI tools and advanced prompt techniques, say attorneys at Skadden.
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Strategies To Help Witnesses Manage Deposition Anxiety
During and leading up to deposition, witnesses may experience anxiety stemming from numerous sources and manifesting in a variety of ways, but attorneys can help them mitigate their stress using a few key methods, say consultants at Courtroom Sciences.
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3 Red Flags To Watch For When Valuing Patent Portfolios
As forward-looking intellectual property valuations become increasingly popular, recognizing potential concerns during the due diligence process can help develop a more accurate understanding of a portfolio's true value and potential risk, says Keegan Caldwell at Caldwell Law.
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A Cold War-Era History Lesson On Due Process
The landmark Harry Bridges case from the mid-20th century Red Scare offers important insights on why lawyers must be free of government reprisal, no matter who their client is, says Peter Afrasiabi at One LLP.
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Improv Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Improv keeps me grounded and connected to what matters most, including in my legal career where it has helped me to maintain a balance between being analytical, precise and professional, and creative, authentic and open-minded, says Justine Gottshall at InfoLawGroup.