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Get Used to Mobile-Device Discovery

E-discovery of data stored on mobile devices has become part of the civil litigation process. Many organizations when faced with […]

E-Discovery Cost Drivers

The discovery phase can represent more than fifty percent of total litigation costs. These costs are driven up by the […]

Myriad Decision May Invalidate Many Patents

The Supreme Court decision in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. will have a widespread impact on the […]

IP Protection in Emerging Markets

Increasingly common sourcing and production from multiple nations exposes global companies and their customers to new vulnerabilities. When goods, materials […]

A Primer on IP Protection for Crowdfunding Projects

Crowdfunding is a new, Internet-driven method of finding the money to start a new business. Unlike traditional funding, crowdfunding does […]

Tips for Combating Counterfeit Sales Online

In the past, counterfeit goods were sold through layers of middlemen before reaching consumers. Now counterfeit sellers set up an […]

Size Matters before the ITC, But It’s Relative

In intellectual property-based investigations, the U.S. International Trade Commission considers whether a complainant’s domestic activities involve significant investment in plant […]

Three Ways to Challenge a Patent: Pros and Cons

An inter partes review (IPR) is a new mechanism for challenging patent validity through an evidentiary proceeding before the Patent […]

IP Rights are Wildcard in Cross-Border Transactions

M&A practitioners must cultivate a sophisticated understanding of IP issues because the interplay of differing global IP laws can have […]

Consider Internal Issues Before Litigating IP

Before bringing an IP lawsuit a business should consider its goals, the consequences and alternatives. There are two key elements […]

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