Intellectual Property

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 […]

Antitrust Challenge Permitted by FTC v. Actavis May Be Limited

In June 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court released its decision on “reverse payment” settlements between brand-name and generic drug makers. […]

Enhanced Duty of Candor Before the PTO

A provision in the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure arguably broadens the duty to provide information that is material to […]

Sculptor Of Las Vegas Statue Sues The Post Office

The Statue of Liberty Stamp issued by the post office in 2011 has been extraordinarily popular. About 4 billion have […]

Smile: Apple Patents Facial Recognition Technology

Apple was granted a patent that may make it possible to unlock or control features on the iPhone by way […]

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