Intellectual Property

Patent Lawyer Making Congressional Bid, Funded By Silicon Valley Giants

June 3, 2014

A 37-year old patent lawyer is looking to unseat Silicon Valley’s longstanding 17th District House Representative, and some of the […]

Impact of EU Citizens’ “Right to Be Forgotten” on U.S. Companies

June 3, 2014

In light of the EU’s decision that Google must recognize citizens’ “right to be forgotten,” US companies that can be classified as Data Processors or Data Controllers and publish Personal Data are likely to be significantly impacted.

FDA To Host Workshop On 3-D Printing Of Medical Devices

May 30, 2014

The FDA has begun to receive submissions for 3-D printed medical devices and components, in some cases for products matched […]

D.C. Appeals Court Deems Troll Lawsuit Tactic ‘Unfair’

May 29, 2014

A three-judge panel of the D.C. Court of Appeals ruled that bundling dozens of Internet users into a single lawsuit […]

Is Dolly the Sheep Dead Again?

May 28, 2014

Some believe the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit may have created a fourth judicial exception to patent eligibility in its ruling over Dolly, the cloned sheep.

Supreme Court Keeps Raging Bull Copyright Suit in the Ring

May 28, 2014

In a case concerning copyright for the classic film “Raging Bull,” the U.S. Supreme Court held that the equitable defense of laches cannot preclude a claim for damages brought within the three-year statute of limitation window. The ruling could potentially increase the number of copyright infringement actions.

Patent Reform Legislation Off The Table — For Now

May 28, 2014

Responding to House legislation that would have “severe unintended consequences on legitimate patent holders,” Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, announced that he was tabling the Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013.

Dead Rocker Sues For “Stairway To Heaven” Writing Credit

May 28, 2014

Our love is like our music. It’s here and then it’s gone, wrote the Rolling Stones, one of the many […]

IP Law and Sound Business Practice

May 28, 2014

Growing your patent portfolio to take advantage of the America Invents Act, confronting the top ten myths about post-grant trials at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and addressing “the rise and wrath of design patents.”

Gaming Firm Files Copyright Infringement Suit Against Authors Of Popular Hack

May 28, 2014

Gaming company Blizzard Entertainment is taking a stand against programmers who create and sell cheats that provide a competitive advantage […]

Daily Updates

Sign up for our free daily newsletter for the latest news and business legal developments.

Scroll to Top