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  • June 17, 2025

    X, Meta Get Fed. Circ. To Back Invalidation Of Xerox Patent

    X and Meta both saw their successful challenges to claims in a Xerox patent on creating profiles of website users remain intact after the Federal Circuit on Tuesday affirmed a pair of decisions from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board invalidating the claims.

  • June 17, 2025

    Four More Women Appeal NIL Deal Over Title IX Objections

    Four additional former and current women college athletes, including one of the most decorated lacrosse players of all time, have filed notice of their intent to appeal the NCAA's $2.78 billion name, image and likeness compensation settlement to the Ninth Circuit, objecting to the deal's disproportionately low allocation of money to women.

  • June 17, 2025

    Senate Bill Could Hike Taxes On Litigation Funding Profits

    Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, released the committee's budget reconciliation proposal Monday evening, which includes proposed reforms to third-party litigation funding.

  • June 17, 2025

    3rd Circ. To Review AI Ruling In Fight Over Westlaw Data

    The Third Circuit on Tuesday granted an interlocutory appeal from tech startup Ross Intelligence, which is challenging a ruling from a Delaware federal court that concluded it infringed copyrighted material from Thomson Reuters' Westlaw platform to create a competing legal research tool powered by artificial intelligence.

  • June 17, 2025

    USPTO Unveils AI Tools To Speed Up Patent Examinations

    The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office said Tuesday it is developing various artificial intelligence programs to help patent and trademark examiners, including tools to help them identify prior art faster.

  • June 17, 2025

    School's Out: 8 Summer Reading Picks For IP Attorneys

    For busy intellectual property attorneys, summer can present the perfect opportunity to catch up on some reading, whether it's a treatise on contracts in the entertainment sector or a vivid work of science fiction that has the potential to bring new perspective to one's personal and professional lives.

  • June 17, 2025

    Fed. Circ. Undoes PTAB Win For Tech Giants On Web Patent

    The Federal Circuit on Tuesday threw out the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's decision that invalidated claims in an Express Mobile patent covering ways to build a website, handing a loss to patent challengers Meta, Google and others.

  • June 17, 2025

    Medical AI Co. Calls Rival's Suit A Ploy To Kill Competition

    A Canadian artificial intelligence company focusing on medical information has asked a Massachusetts federal judge to toss out a recent trade secrets lawsuit, saying the complaint is an attempt to thwart competition based solely on speculation.

  • June 16, 2025

    Hewlett Packard Strikes Deal To End EDTX Patent Case

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. struck a deal to resolve Canadian software company VirtaMove Corp.'s lawsuit accusing it of infringing two patents, as well as its own counterclaims against VirtaMove, the companies told a Texas federal judge Monday.

  • June 16, 2025

    Life Spine Accuses Ex-CEO Of Stealing Money, Trade Secrets

    Spinal device maker Life Spine slapped its founder with a civil suit in Illinois state court Friday accusing him of embezzling millions of dollars from the company through fraudulent credit card charges for motorsports, a lavish Mexico vacation for his family, customized golf clubs, jewelry and a Porsche for his wife. 

  • June 16, 2025

    Fed. Circ. Faults Ax Of Patent Targeted By Nintendo, Others

    The Federal Circuit on Monday vacated Patent Trial and Appeal Board decisions invalidating claims in a computer security patent asserted against Nintendo, Roku and Vizio, saying the board didn't give enough weight to "substantial" licenses for the patent when finding it obvious.

  • June 16, 2025

    Judge's Halt On Counterfeit Suits Has Brands Scrambling

    A Chicago federal judge has halted proceedings in dozens of lawsuits that group numerous online sellers in single complaints alleging counterfeiting, highlighting a widening skepticism over the litigation strategy in the judicial district where most of the so-called Schedule A cases are filed in the U.S.

  • June 16, 2025

    AI Cos. Hit With Fresh IP Claims From Independent Artists

    An independent country singer has filed a pair of proposed copyright infringement class actions against artificial intelligence-generated music companies Udio and Suno, claiming that independent artists — not major labels — are the ones whose "rights have been trampled the most."

  • June 16, 2025

    Garbage-Truck Maker, Ex-Exec Stole Trade Secrets, Jury Told

    Counsel for a fleet management technology firm told an Illinois federal jury Monday afternoon that a garbage-truck manufacturer it worked with to develop a system for monitoring waste-hauling vehicles breached their contract when it poached one of its executives and used confidential information he brought with him to build a competing product.

  • June 16, 2025

    Faulty Gilstrap Instructions Sink $300M Apple Patent Verdict

    The Federal Circuit on Monday vacated a $300 million patent infringement jury verdict against Apple, saying the technology company's right to a unanimous verdict was violated by an Eastern District of Texas judge's instructions that lumped all asserted patents into one bulk infringement question.

  • June 16, 2025

    US Nabs Man In Fake 5-Hour Energy Plot After Decade On Run

    A Mexican national entangled in a sprawling indictment accusing 11 people of producing and selling millions of counterfeit bottles of 5-Hour Energy drinks in a long-running criminal scheme has been extradited from Italy and made his initial appearance in California federal court Friday, after being a fugitive for the last decade. 

  • June 16, 2025

    Fed. Circ. Reverses False Ad Verdict Against ThermoLife

    The Federal Circuit on Monday reversed a Florida federal court's decision that ThermoLife falsely promoted amino acid products used in supplements and engaged in unfair competition, but backed a sanctions award over a licensing agreement issue.

  • June 16, 2025

    TM Registration Co. Sanctioned Over Attorney Signatures

    A Mumbai-based business that offers trademark registration services was blocked by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office from submitting any more trademark documents, after an investigation found it forged counsel signatures.

  • June 16, 2025

    Brewer, Tequila Co. Settle 'Dragon's Milk' TM Fight

    A Michigan federal judge on Monday dismissed a trademark dispute between a brewing company and a tequila company that the brewer had sued over its "Dragon's Milk" name, after the parties reached a settlement.

  • June 16, 2025

    Fed. Circ. Urged To Jump In Over Fintiv Memo Withdrawal

    SAP America wants the Federal Circuit to rein in the effects of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office decision to rescind a 2022 memo regarding when the Patent Trial and Appeal Board may deny review of patents based on parallel litigation.

  • June 16, 2025

    Gaming Cos. Settle Gambling Software IP Claims

    Settlements continue to trickle in for a sweepstakes and casino game maker over a huge copyright and trademark infringement suit in which it alleges dozens of companies and individuals in North Carolina used and profited from its gambling software without a license.

  • June 16, 2025

    Water Filter Co. Seeks Help Getting Clorox's Deleted Emails

    A water filtration company accusing Clorox Co. and its Brita brand of a "patent ambush" to corner the market on home water filters has told a Pennsylvania federal court it needs assistance obtaining emails Clorox purportedly admitted to getting rid of through an auto-delete policy.

  • June 16, 2025

    Taxi Payment Business Accuses Ex-Director Of Copying App

    A company providing card payment services to taxi drivers has accused a former director of breaching his duties and infringing its copyright by poaching senior developers to set up a rival payment system. 

  • June 16, 2025

    AI Legal Tool Co. Allegedly Misuses Litigants' Names For Ads

    A group of litigants from California and Washington has filed a suit against legal technology firm UniCourt Research Inc. in federal court, alleging the company used details about their disparate case to promote its software subscription.

  • June 16, 2025

    High Court Skips Laches Question In Trademark Disputes

    The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal that asked if it is proper for courts to adopt state statutes of limitations in trademark disputes to determine whether a party took too long to sue.

Expert Analysis

  • How Courts Weigh Section 1782 Discovery For UPC Cases

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    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.

  • Series

    Volunteer Firefighting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    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.

  • Unpacking FTC's New Stance On Standard-Essential Patents

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    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.

  • Unpacking USPTO Foreign Fraudulent Trademark Crackdown

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    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.

  • E-Discovery Quarterly: The Perils Of Digital Data Protocols

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    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.

  • Series

    Law School's Missed Lessons: Preparing For Corporate Work

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    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.

  • How Patent Prosecution Length Affects Infringement Findings

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    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.

  • Takeaways From Gov't Report On AI Copyrightability

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    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.

  • Strategies To Help Witnesses Manage Deposition Anxiety

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    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.

  • 3 Red Flags To Watch For When Valuing Patent Portfolios

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    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.

  • A Cold War-Era History Lesson On Due Process

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    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.

  • Series

    Improv Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    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.

  • How BigLaw Executive Orders May Affect Smaller Firms

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    Because of the types of cases they take on, solo practitioners, small law firms and public interest attorneys may find themselves more dramatically affected by the collective impact of recent government action involving the legal industry than even the BigLaw firms named in the executive orders, says Reuben Guttman at Guttman Buschner.

  • Opinion

    Lawsuits Shouldn't Be Shadow Assets For Foreign Capital

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    Third-party litigation financing amplifies inefficiencies from litigation and facilitates national exposure to foreign influence in the U.S. justice system, so full disclosure of financing arrangements should be required as a matter of institutional integrity, says Roland Eisenhuth at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association.

  • How To Accelerate Your Post-Attorney Career Transition

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    Professionals seeking to transition to nonattorney careers may encounter skepticism as nontraditional candidates, but there are opportunities for thought leadership and to leverage speaking and writing to accelerate a post-attorney career transition, say Janet Falk at Falk Communications and Evgeny Efremkin at Toronto Metropolitan University.

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