Intellectual Property

U.S. Said To Be Renegade In Trade Talks

December 10, 2013

Two leaked and highly redacted memos obtained by the Huffington Post suggest U.S negotiators are taking positions favored by powerful […]

A Primer on IP Protection for Crowdfunding Projects

December 9, 2013

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

December 9, 2013

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

December 9, 2013

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

December 9, 2013

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

December 9, 2013

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

December 9, 2013

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

December 9, 2013

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

December 9, 2013

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

December 5, 2013

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

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