IP Watchdog

JUNE 28, 2022

Leader Accessories LLC reversing a contempt finding entered in the Western District of Wisconsin over alleged violations of a protective order from a design patent infringement case between Static and Leader.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 23, 2023

In matters of trade, Trademark, copyright and Patent act as building blocks of protection measures while conferring exclusive right over goods/services for the holder. Amazon often face patent violations with its increasing customer base and involvement of third-party seller. Patent infringement can occur in both of these roles.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Taken together, these myths paint a grim picture of design patents: Half of all design patent applications are rejected. Most asserted design patents are invalidated in litigation. Most litigated design patents are not found infringed. Walter’s data preceded the passage of the Patent Act of 1952.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

When entering into contracts, parties commonly include forum selection clauses to govern future litigation between the parties. Nippon Shinyaku and Sarepta entered into a Mutual Confidentiality Agreement (“MCA”) to for the purpose of discussing a proposed transaction. This issue recently arose in Nippon Shinyaku v. emphasis added).

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2023

The manufacturer patented the drug but keeps the “data, specifications, and methods for manufacturing the drug confidential.” ” A generic manufacturer sought FDA approval, and the Yondelis manufacturer sued them for patent infringement. The parties are already in litigation.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Whether you are a patent owner or an Amazon seller, you need the right kind of legal expertise when it comes to patent infringement. Patent agents do not litigate and, therefore, have little to no infringement experience. Need to fight an Amazon patent violation so you can sell more products?

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Chicago IP

OCTOBER 21, 2022

I found this problem in 24,914 patents. 121 have been litigated as of 2016. I observed this glitch in 2,618 patents, 21 of which have been litigated as of 2016. I suspect there could be additional inaccuracies in the software’s calculations, impacting even more patents. Under 35 U.S.C. §

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 21, 2022

I found this problem in 24,914 patents. 121 have been litigated as of 2016. I observed this glitch in 2,618 patents, 21 of which have been litigated as of 2016. I suspect there could be additional inaccuracies in the software’s calculations, impacting even more patents. Under 35 U.S.C. §

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has issued a precedential opinion about forum selection clauses (FSC) in confidentiality agreements. holding that, in a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that expressly excludes a license grant, a FSC does not prohibit a patent infringement defendant from filing inter partes review (IPR) petitions.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A perennial issue in trade secret litigation is: what factual allegations must be pled regarding what trade secrets are left when there are related patents from the same company on the same technology. The case started more than two and a half years ago when Safe Haven sued Meridian for patent infringement.

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The IPKat

JUNE 22, 2023

2019) that the release term was in substance compensatory relief for TCL’s patent infringements when deciding worldwide FRAND terms. Mellor J indicated that this conclusion implies that the US court has jurisdiction to determine worldwide damages for patent infringement. But this is not the position in the UK.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Delhi High Court however permitted the Defendant to file these documents holding them essential to indicate Defendant’s assertion that the suit design lacks novelty, which it held to be one of the defences available in a patent infringement action. RED, Z9 patent infringement case. M/S.Raymond Pharmaceuticals Pvt.

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IP Tech Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

A number of district courts, as well as the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, have weighed in on whether and to what extent a patent challenger in an inter partes review (IPR) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board may be estopped from making prior art based challenges in a district court litigation.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

(Over) Expanding the Circle: DHC Allows In-house Employees to Access Confidential Documents in InterDigital v. Oppo Recently, the DHC in InterDigital v Oppo set a rather intriguing precedent by allowing access to in-house employees to the confidentiality club documents. Case Summaries Mankind Pharma Limited v.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 21, 2022

Huawei and Verizon settle their FRAND patent dispute concerning the infringement claims in Texas, which was done shortly after the start of the trial. Through the settlementwhich was under confidential terms, the parties settle their patent dispute and lawsuits. Meanwhile, Ericsson sued Samsung for breach of FRAND terms.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Merpel gives the "German injunction gap" factor some much needed side-eye After the end of what English and Welsh litigators call the Trinity term (aka end of the term before the Court breaks for the summer holidays), Mr Justice Mellor was working overtime to deliver two decisions.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 17, 2022

When entering into contracts, parties commonly include forum selection clauses to govern future litigation between the parties. Nippon Shinyaku and Sarepta entered into a Mutual Confidentiality Agreement (“MCA”) to for the purpose of discussing a proposed transaction. This issue recently arose in Nippon Shinyaku v.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 27, 2023

A number of district courts, as well as the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, have weighed in on whether and to what extent a patent challenger in an inter partes review (IPR) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board may be estopped from making prior art based challenges in a district court litigation.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 19, 2022

With respect to misappropriation, the court did not find sufficient evidence of misappropriation because: (1) Vita’s conceptual drawings and proposal were never sent to anyone outside of Foro; and (2) no confidential information belonging to Vita was incorporated into the materials Foro provided to the ultimate manufacturer.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Zydus Lifesciences Limited, on 13 March 2024 (Delhi High Court ) The case centered on the establishment of a confidentiality club in a biosimilar litigation dispute. Although some patents had expired during the suit’s pendency, the Court confirmed that the injunction remained effective for valid patents.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 3, 2023

This is an important decision to review in understanding licensing and litigation of international SEP portfolios. In the worst-case scenario, the infringer would be compelled to pay monetary damages that are typically calculated using a methodology designed to mimic the rate in a negotiated licensing transaction.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

He is interested in IP law, and commercial and criminal litigation. From conflicting positions on AI as a co-author of a work to the contours of information required u/s 39 about the patent applications filed abroad, we had some engaging posts on this blog this week. Cisco Wins Patent Infringement Case Leading $2.75

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Justice Bhat was amongst the few judges of the Delhi High Court to buck the trend and bring back some semblance of balance to intellectual property litigation. Take for example, the first ever pharmaceutical patent infringement case filed in India post India becoming a member of the World Trade Organisation.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

Litigation under the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA) in the district courts also decreased. BPCIA Litigation. The House also advanced the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Improvements to Patent Litigation Act (H.R. BPCIA Litigation. Biosimilar Approvals and Launches in 2021.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 7, 2023

SEP holders seeking to license their SEPs for royalties and to enforce them in the EU would have to register the patents in a SEP register. It inevitably introduces a margin of error, as a sample size must include thousands of patents to be meaningful. [17] Essentiality checks do not eliminate litigation.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Highlights of the Week Hot-Tubbing in Indian IP Litigation: Delhi High Court Issues Directives in High-Stakes Patent Infringement Case Image from [link] here Recently, the DHC issued directives regarding expert evidence in the Perjeta patent litigation. Please let us know in the comments below.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Delhi High Court Directs Maharaja to Pay a King’s Ransom in a Patent Infringement Suit In a rare sighting, the Delhi High Court calculated notional damages in a patent dispute on a “reasonable royalty basis” and directed Maharaja Appliances Ltd. to pay upwards of 81 Lakhs to Strix Ltd.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

With these technical advances comes an increase in legal activity, including intellectual property (“IP”) filings and litigation. Research and development in the battery industry have led to a notable increase in patent filings at the U.S. IP Enforcement and Litigation Considerations. district courts, the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Confidential information regarding those employees?) Then you should review Jesse Mondray’s post detailing drafting errors and ambiguities that led to litigation over those forum selection clauses in Harris Bricken’s China Law Blog. Customer goodwill? that would be necessary to justify this form of restrictive covenant.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Social organizations: IP protection centers funded by gov’t can provide info to rights holders; notaries/appraisal institutions; industry associations can serve members and establish IP litigation funds for impecunious members. Confidential terms, but educational institutions and collaboration exist. This model can be more effective.

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