Intellectual Property

EU Court Tosses Key Louis Vuitton Trademark

The checkered pattern that luxury shoppers world-wide recognize as the pattern of French fashion house Louis Vuitton is no longer […]

Cautionary Tale About An Endorsement That Went Awry

Some might say there is something intrinsically contradictory about a paid endorsement, while others would reply “Lighten up.” In any […]

Denied Trademark For “Slants,” Asian-American Rock Band Appeals

The band was denied a trademark on the grounds that its name is “disparaging,” and that decision was upheld by a Federal Circuit panel, but now…

In A Twist, Apple Growers Sound Their Own GMO Alarm

Genetically engineered food is uncharted terrain not only in terms of environmental fallout, but also when it comes to potential […]

Chinese Investors Keen On IP Assets

A recent deal between Philips and a Chinese-led investment consortium is noteworthy not only for its size and impact on […]

Unitary Patent Coming to Europe

With the introduction of the Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court (UPC), envisaged for 2016, Europe will have a […]

Legal Issues Affecting Generic Drugs

Today more than 86 percent of U.S. prescriptions are being dispensed as generic medicines. They have saved consumers more than […]

Author Claims ‘Avengers’ Writer, Director Stole His Idea

Lionsgate, producer and co-writer Joss Whedon and director Drew Goddard stole the idea for The Cabin in the Woods from […]

Inter Partes Review, Developments And Procedures

The IPR has proven to be the best and most cost-effective way to invalidate a competitive patent, but the procedure does carry risks.

Patent Settlement Paves Way For Generic Viagra

A settlement in the patent lawsuit between drugmaker Mylan N.V. and Pfizer Inc. will allow a generic version of Viagra […]

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