Intellectual Property

“Alice” Down To Earth: Two Livestock Patents Ruled Ineligible

June 30, 2016

In decisions that invoked the Supreme Court’s much discussed Alice decision, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board ruled that two claims by Leachman Cattle of Colorado, LLC, were not….

IP Protection In Europe After Brexit

June 30, 2016

A summary of the impact of Brexit on patent, design, and trademark rights and their related agreements in both the […]

Cheers To Brexit: Sam Adams Wants To Trademark Term

June 29, 2016

The Boston Beer, maker of Sam Adams, is hoping to trademark the term “Brexit” for a hard cider. The company […]

Time To Strengthen IP Injunctive Relief?

June 23, 2016

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

June 22, 2016

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

SCOTUS Upholds Patent Challenges

June 22, 2016

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

June 21, 2016

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

June 16, 2016

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?

June 16, 2016

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

June 15, 2016

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

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