Rule 68 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is somewhat of a hybrid between a settlement and a decision on the merits. This article discusses strategies in using Rule 68 offers of judgment in copyright, trademark, patent, and other IP cases
Read MoreUnderstanding what a trademark is and how infringement occurs may go a long way to help prevent serious issues from arising in the future. Read for additional information on the nuts and bolts of trademark infringement.
Read MoreJustice Ginsburg authored an opinion on the standard for determining whether a patent is invalid for indefiniteness. Read for additional information on the Supreme Court’s rejection of the Federal Circuit standard in Nautilus, Inc. v. Biosig Instruments, Inc.
Read MoreThe U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) sustained an opposition filed by Chanel, Inc. Read for additional information regarding the decision about the CHANEL mark for real estate likely to dilute the CHANEL brand.
Read MoreIn its complaint, iDevices claims that Williams-Sonoma’s portable grill infringes on its trademark. Read for additional information on the trademark suit that hit Williams-Sonoma over ‘I-Grill.’
Read MoreAfter the FDA declined to immediately ban fruit and candy flavors for use in electronic cigarettes, these brands had a reaction. Read for additional information on kid-friendly brand owners taking up the fight to keep trademarks off e-cigarettes.
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Read MoreIn Octane Fitness LLC v. Icon Health Fitness Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court changed the test to determine whether attorneys’ fees should be awarded in patent litigation. Read for additional information regarding patent litigation cases and attorneys’ fees.
Read MoreQuentin Tarantino has dismissed – without prejudice – his amended copyright infringement lawsuit against Gawker. Read for additional information on the fight between Tarantino v. Gawker.
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Read MoreThe Federal Circuit's opinion should shed light on statutory stay factors and the scope of the district court's discretion. Read for additional information on the Federal Circuit’s decision - first appeal of order denying motion to stay pending CBM review.
Read MoreFor months, the Senate has grappled with new legislation aimed at reducing abusive patent litigation. Read for additional information regarding the potential Patent Troll bill that’s stuck in the Senate.
Read MoreB&B Hardware, Inc. filed, on September 13, 2013, with the U.S. Supreme Court. Read for more information regarding the petition for writ of certiorari seeking preclusive effect of TTAB decisions.
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Read MoreWhile federal law protects patents, trademarks, and copyrights, trade secrets have largely been the odd man out of the intellectual property crew. Read for more information on the Senate’s proposal to invite trade secrets to join the IP law party.
Read MoreHigh Court relaxes standard for awarding fees in “exceptional” patent cases with landmark decisions in Octane Fitness, LLC and Highmark Inc. Read for more on the new standard for awarding attorneys’ fees.
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Read MoreHistorically, Thailand, and particularly Bangkok, has been a hotbed of infringement. Read for more information on the copyright enforcement crackdowns in Thailand that have led to pushback from infringers.
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Read MoreThese trademark disputes over the words ‘Candy’ and ‘Saga’ in the U.S. have now been settled. Read for additional information on the Candy Crush developer learning to play nice with others.
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