Intellectual property law

Intellectual property law

The vacating of semiconductor patents by USPTO Director signifies a shift in privity issue handling, beneficial for patentees.

CAFC reversed PTAB ruling, stating AAPA cannot be solely used as a basis in determining patent unpatentability.

The court upheld that patent claims must retain specific meanings, diverging from broad interpretations that could obfuscate their original intent.

Supreme Court denied Celanese's petition over patent invalidation due to secret sales, affirming lower court ruling on the on-sale bar and statutory interpretation.

Bipartisan consensus exists on the importance of protecting IP standards for innovation.

C4IP report calls for legislative action to strengthen the U.S. IP system.

USPTO's AI inventorship guidance threatens patent validity by contradicting human conception requirements.

HBO faces potential legal challenges from Duke University regarding the use of a T-shirt logo in 'White Lotus'.

The situation raises questions about trademark infringement versus artistic freedom.

The Supreme Court permits colors as trademarks, but their distinctiveness remains a challenge.

The Federal Circuit rejected a trademark claim for the dark green gloves due to their commonality.

Vietnam is emerging as a leading alternative for companies looking to reduce reliance on China for manufacturing, but IP law nuances must be navigated carefully.

The CAFC upheld the TTAB's decision dismissing opposition against iVoters marks, emphasizing that prior-use marks weren't protectable.

The Federal Circuit upheld the TTAB's ruling on the genericness of color marks, reinforcing criteria established in previous cases.

The dismissal of IP law by tech leaders ignores its vital role in innovation and commerce.

IP laws are seen by some as barriers that protect monopolies rather than fostering innovation or competition.

The court postponed the trial for ROSS Intelligence to allow an interlocutory appeal regarding copyright and fair use in AI.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports Texas leads in IP exports, highlighting the economic impact of intellectual property on jobs.

Google chooses not to respond to a legal challenge questioning a judge's financial connections.

Tariffs enforced by the Trump administration have severely impacted small tabletop game publishers, leading to significant financial strain.

Emily Ley's lawsuit challenges Trump's tariffs as harmful and unlawful, representing the struggles of small businesses impacted by international trade policies.

HP agrees to pay $4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over deceptive pricing tactics, but denies any wrongdoing.

Ruling partially favors plaintiffs in copyright infringement case against OpenAI and Microsoft, highlighting credible allegations of content misuse.

The Indian art world is embroiled in a controversy over alleged copyright infringement involving Anita Dube and poet Aamir Aziz.

Lost profit damages for patent infringement can include profits from unpatented products when they are functioning components of a patented product.

The CAFC ruled that applying established machine learning methods to new environments doesn't qualify for patent eligibility.

The Federal Circuit upheld the district court's decision to deny SAP's motion to transfer, despite noting several procedural errors in the lower court's reasoning.

The Federal Circuit upheld the TTAB's finding that 'iVoterGuide' is descriptive and not protectable as a trademark.

No one can own the law, ensuring public access to essential safety regulations.

The EFF argues that the Kadrey v. Meta case may undermine fair use defense for AI developers by challenging how training materials were obtained.

Kelley Heyer has sued Roblox for using her copyrighted dance without finalizing a license agreement.

Cellspin Soft argues that due process errors involving recusal based on financial conflicts are structural and thus, cannot be considered harmless.

A financial advisor was jailed for six years after losing €2 million from property investors in unauthorized transactions.

Congress is reviewing drug patent regulation legislation based on refuted data.

The Center for American Principles warns against bills influenced by misleading drug market data.

Senator Lee expressed concerns over proposed drug patent bills potentially undermining due process while addressing drug pricing issues.