IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

There are two distinct procedures available to parties for resolving patent infringement matters in China: an administrative procedure before the IP office and a civil procedure before the courts.

Patent Infringement 105

Patent Infringement Intellectual Property Patent Litigation 105

IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Attorneys filed fewer patent suits in district courts in 2023 than in any year for more than a decade, and the amount of America Invents Act petitions at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board fell to a 10-year low as well. The Western District of Texas also lost its place as the most popular patent litigation venue in the U.S.

Litigation 97

Litigation Patent Invention 97

IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The co-chair of Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP's global litigation department and the co-head of Weil's patent litigation practice will soon be joining Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York, the latter firm announced Wednesday.

Litigation 52

Litigation Patent 52

IP Law 360

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Marked by a notable decline in case filings and preferred venue shifts, patent litigation has undergone significant changes over the last decade and litigation hot spots have shifted, encouraging a more strategic approach to patent disputes, says Saishruti Mutneja at Winston & Strawn.

Litigation 52

Litigation Patent 52

JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Two bills recently introduced in Congress could significantly affect the current patent litigation landscape. The bipartisan bills are titled the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023 and the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act, or the PREVAIL Act. By: Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Litigation 117

Litigation Patent 117

IP Law 360

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The former chair of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP's tech patent litigation group, who has more than two decades of experience litigating computer hardware and software matters for major corporations, has moved his practice to Covington & Burling LLP's Washington, D.C., office, the firm announced Monday.

Litigation 52

Litigation Patent 52

IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A Houston-based intellectual property firm filed the most patent suits over the last three years in the U.S., while a well-established boutique again took the top spot as the firm defending the most patent litigation during the same period, according to a new Lex Machina report.

Litigation 94

Litigation Intellectual Property Patent Reporting 94

JD Supra Law

MAY 16, 2023

Here, we update our previous article on the state of blockchain patents and patent litigation with an overview of the landscape of patents and patent litigations in the space. Blockchain had a challenging year but continues to grow as a technology with broad applicability.

Litigation 98

Litigation Patent Technology 98

IPilogue

AUGUST 24, 2022

Litigation is almost always recommended to be avoided , whether because of the sheer amount of time needed to get a court date, the expensive costs for the client and law firm, or the risks associated with receiving an unfavorable judgement. They do not practice, develop, manufacture, or otherwise commercialize the patent.

Litigation 105

Litigation Patent Troll Patent Technology 105

JD Supra Law

AUGUST 19, 2024

Our Texas Patent Litigation Monthly Wrap-Up for July 2024 covers three decisions of interest from the Eastern District of Texas granting motions related to subject matter eligibility, stays pending inter partes review (IPR), and pleading standards for pre-suit willfulness. By: Fish & Richardson

Litigation 63

Litigation Patent 63

JD Supra Law

JULY 9, 2024

Need another reason to secure and enforce design patents? Design patents offer a unique additional remedy in district court litigation: profit disgorgement. See 35 U.S.C. By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

Design Patent 63

Design Patent Designs Design Litigation 63

IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

India is reinventing itself with the goal of becoming a global hot spot for patent litigation, with recent developments at the Delhi High Court creating incentives for plaintiffs to assert patent rights in India, say Ranganath Sudarshan at Covington and IP litigator Udit Sood.

Litigation 52

Litigation Patent IP 52

JD Supra Law

JANUARY 18, 2023

As such, they may one day become embroiled in patent litigation, even though such litigation has been rare in the blockchain space. Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are a popular way to organize technical projects. By: Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

Litigation 97

Litigation Patent 97

IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 18, 2023

On June 1, 2021, the Fourth Amendment to the Chinese Patent Law became effective. An important part of the amendment is the introduction by Article 76 of the patent linkage system in China – a system for litigation of drug patents prior to market entry of generics, similar to that provided by the Hatch Waxman Act in the US.

Litigation 98

Litigation Patent Intellectual Property Branding 98

JD Supra Law

JULY 26, 2024

The Situation: Even after the introduction of the European Unitary Patent Court, Germany remains a key battleground in major patent litigations. In the bifurcated German litigation system, nullity cases are heard before the German Federal Patent Court.

Art 63

Art Litigation Patent 63

IP Law 360

JUNE 18, 2024

A California federal court has issued a pair of patent eligibility rulings that have ended an inventor's infringement litigation against ride-hailing apps Uber and Lyft.

Litigation 59

Litigation Inventor Patent 59

IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A Texas-based patent enforcement firm seeks an experienced patent litigator. We are not a "volume" firm but instead selectively accept a small number of patent enforcement cases with the intent of taking the cases deep through resolution, including trial and appeal. for qualified candidates.

Litigation 59

Litigation Patent IP 59

JD Supra Law

JUNE 17, 2024

The Texas Patent Litigation Monthly Wrap-Up for May 2024 covers three decisions addressing amendments to infringement contentions, stays while similar actions proceed, and personal jurisdiction over holding companies. By: Fish & Richardson

Litigation 66

Litigation Patent 66

JD Supra Law

JUNE 26, 2024

As Big Molecule Watch continues to push past the bounds of biosimilars and into biologics, we are proud to announce the publication of two additional trackers concerning vaccines: the Vaccine Patent Litigation tracker and the Vaccine Patent PTAB tracker. By: Goodwin

Litigation 63

Litigation Patent 63

JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The law surrounding validity, infringement, claim construction, and damages in the design patent context is notably less developed than in the utility patent context. Nevertheless, courts have fashioned a robust body of case law to guide their decisions in these disputes. On September 7, join. By: Fish & Richardson

Design Patent 71

Design Patent Designs Design Litigation 71

JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This post continues our summary of substantive orders in patent litigation in the District of Minnesota. This summary includes a motion to compel production of chemical intermediates from an overseas manufacturer in pharmaceutical litigation and summary judgment concerning infringement and validity. By: Fish & Richardson

Litigation 71

Litigation Patent 71

IP Law 360

JULY 23, 2024

is trying to make an "end run" around a California trial court by demanding that Omni Bridgeway LLC turn over documents explaining its financial interest in patent litigation against Apple based on "mere suspicion," the litigation funder has told a Delaware federal judge.

Litigation 98

Litigation Patent 98

JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

According to Statista*, in 2020 computer technology patents made up the majority of patent applications in the U.S., totalling approximately 60,000 patents. In 2022, Unified Patents** found that software, hardware, and networking-related litigations constituted approximately 70% of all district court litigations.

Technology 71

Technology Litigation Patent Infringement Patent Application 71

IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Is patent litigation out of control? Has patent litigation ever been out of control? What is not nuanced are the numbers reported in the annual reports from the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, which shows that the number of patent cases that reach trial are extremely few.

Litigation 119

Litigation Patent Reporting Intellectual Property 119

IP Watchdog

APRIL 18, 2024

In patent litigation, damages issues are sometimes treated as an afterthought when compared to the issues of infringement and invalidity. However, achieving a client’s goals requires an attorney to place damages at the center of the litigation strategy from the very beginning. Damages, quite simply, can make or break a case.

Litigation 59

Litigation Patent Patent Infringement Intellectual Property 59

IP Intelligence

AUGUST 22, 2023

According to Docket Navigator, 2022 was the first year since 2019 that the annual number of new patent cases fell below 5,300. [1] 3] Compared to 2020 and 2021, last year had approximately 200 fewer new patent litigation proceedings in the U.S. 1] Patent Litigation Court Activity Stats: New Cases, Docket Navigator, Aug.

Litigation 52

Litigation Patent 52

The IPKat

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

New acquisition: Merpel and Girl with a Pearl Earring As The IPKat reported a while ago, on 22-24 January 2024, the Pharma and Biotech Patent Litigation Summit will return to Amsterdam (Netherlands). A UPC Litigation Forum will take place on 22 January too. Speakers include judges from the UK, EPO, USA and the UPC.

Litigation 64

Litigation Patent Editing IP 64

JD Supra Law

APRIL 18, 2024

There’s no question that new patent litigation case filings are down across the board. However, the reason for the downward trend depends on whom you ask. Our attorneys examine the numbers behind the decline and provide their insights and experiences to explain the drop in filings. Questions and Comments: jkurcz@bakerlaw.com.

Litigation 68

Litigation Patent 68

The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

Do defendants and the court have the right to ask who is funding a particular patent litigation? The party must identify the third-party funder and whether the third-party funder has the right to approve litigation or settlement decisions. The issue arose as a result of two standing orders issued by Judge Connolly.

Litigation 98

Litigation Patent Confidentiality Settlement 98

Patently-O

OCTOBER 11, 2024

by Dennis Crouch The landscape of patent litigation has been dramatically reshaped by the rise of third-party litigation funding (TPLF) over the past decade. However, this trend toward litigation finance comes with complications and controversies. Continue reading this post on Patently-O.

Litigation 45

Litigation Patent Patent Law Law 45

IP Law 360

JUNE 1, 2023

Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC is beefing up its intellectual property practice in its San Diego office, as it has nabbed an experienced patent litigator from Kirkland & Ellis LLP with a focus on technology and life sciences.

Litigation 98

Litigation Intellectual Property Patent Technology 98

IP Watchdog

JANUARY 1, 2023

Substantial patent litigation activity occurred in the mRNA space in 2022, involving nearly all of the major mRNA and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) pioneers. Since this is the most significant happening in this space with respect to IP in 2022, this post will provide an overview of that activity as well as a summary exposure analysis.

Litigation 126

Litigation IP Patent Patent Infringement 126

JD Supra Law

APRIL 19, 2023

March's Texas Patent Litigation Monthly Wrap-Up covers decisions addressing post-verdict JMOL, the point at which cases become exceptional, and the standard for amending invalidity contentions, among other issues. By: Fish & Richardson

Litigation 98

Litigation Patent 98

IP Watchdog

AUGUST 6, 2024

ArentFox Schiff LLP is seeking patent litigation associates with 4-7 years of experience to join our DC or San Francisco offices. At ArentFox Schiff, we know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision.

Litigation 59

Litigation Patent IP 59

JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Are injunctions back as a matter of law in all patent cases? The Realizing Engineering, Science, and Technology Opportunities by Restoring Exclusive (RESTORE) Patent Rights Act of 2024 aims to address a growing concern in the innovation ecosystem: the diminishing power of injunctive relief in patent infringement cases.

Litigation 68

Litigation Patent Patent Infringement Technology 68

Patently-O

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Contreras is one of the world’s leading experts on FRAND litigation and standards-essential patent licensing. LEXIS 26863) cleared the way for Lenovo to seek an antisuit injunction against Ericsson in the parties’ global FRAND litigation. Continue reading this post on Patently-O. Lenovo, but also invited Prof.

Litigation 85

Litigation Licensing Patent 85

JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The Texas patent litigation monthly update for January 2023 summarizes one patent decision that issued from the Western District of Texas. This decision is one of the first Rule 12(b)(6) motions to dismiss granted in a patent proceeding in recent years in the Western District of Texas. By: Fish & Richardson

Litigation 97

Litigation Patent 97