Intellectual Property

Time To Strengthen IP Injunctive Relief?

Apple’s iPhone woes in China suggest that it’s time for U.S. courts and legislators to make it easier for a […]

The “Sampling” Conundrum Hits The Circuit Courts

Sampling in music – defined as the reuse, generally but not always with alterations , of brief snippets of sound […]

SCOTUS Upholds Patent Challenges

The Supreme Court voted unanimously to uphold the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s review procedures, which were challenged by a […]

Streaming Site Triumphs In Copyright Case

Streaming video website Vimeo may not be sued over content on the site that is uploaded by users in violation […]

A Powerful Weapon Against Infringing Imports

Under section 337 of the Tariff Act, the U.S. International Trade Commission conducts investigations into allegations of certain unfair practices […]

Do “Digital Models” Infringe?

Law professor Lucas S. Osborn looks at a recent infringement case filed by the BMW Group against a company called […]

Patent Troll Law Firm Accused Of Shakedown Scheme

A Chicago law firm that only existed for a couple of years – but made millions for its principals – […]

SCOTUS Opens Door To Larger Damages In Patent Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously this week that a federal court had placed overly rigid restrictions on the ability […]

Lying Lawyer Voids $200M Verdict

A former scientist who was acting as Merck & Co.’s patent attorney lied under oath, amongst other unethical practices, leading […]

Fundamentals Of Protecting Patents Overseas

Patent protection overseas is an effective but often overlooked means to further a company’s business objectives, writes Leason Ellis attorney […]

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