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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Western District of Texas maintained its title as the busiest court for patent litigation in 2022, patent case filings held steady and appeals of district court patent decisions took a dip last year. patent litigation, with revealing details about the most influential law firms, courts and tactics.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 25, 2024

Hosted by C5 Group, the 17th Annual Forum on Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation in Europe returns for another exciting year with curated programming that will provide up-to-the-minute information and strategic insights on utilizing this new patent system and optimizing your IP. By: American Conference Institute (ACI)

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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.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Kilpatrick’s Alton Absher and Andie Anderson recently presented “Updates in Standard Essential Patent Licensing and Litigation” at the firm’s annual 2024 Advanced Patent Law Seminar.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Kilpatrick’s Alton Absher and Andie Anderson recently presented “Updates in Standard Essential Patent Licensing and Litigation” at the firm’s annual 2024 Advanced Patent Law Seminar.

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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.

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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.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

​​​​​​​We previously reported on patent infringement litigations between Alnylam and Moderna. Below we provide updates on two proceedings involving the mRNA vaccine producer Moderna. By: Goodwin

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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.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 5, 2024

Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep track of new patent litigation filings or want to know what is happening in particular cases, how your judge has historically handled a particular type of motion, or a particular plaintiff’s litigation history. Adim8, LLC v. DoorDash, Inc.

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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.

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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

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Texas Patent Litigation Monthly Wrap-Up for October 2023 covers three decisions addressing the scope of the work-product and attorney-client privileges, limits on the use of a defendant’s use of its own patents during trial, and indefiniteness determinations during claim construction. By: Fish & Richardson

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IP Law 360

MARCH 14, 2023

District Judge Alan Albright's reputation as a go-to jurist for patent owners has been left in limbo as the Western District of Texas adjusts to a rule making it harder for any one judge to amass patent suits.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 20, 2024

While the number of filed patent cases is down, it is still the most prevalent type of IP claim. In 2023, there were 3,111 patent cases filed, following a downward trend since 2021, with the Western District of Texas still the most active district, although the number of cases in that court have dropped significantly.

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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

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 11, 2024

Case Name: In re Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) Patent Litigation, C.A. July 7, 2023) (Andrews, J.) - Drug Product and Patent(s)-in-Suit: Entresto® (sacubitril/valsartan); U.S. 8,101,659 (“the ’659 patent”). 19-1979, 19-2021, 19-2053, 2023 WL 4405464 (D. By: Robins Kaplan LLP

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Patents protect intellectual property, but they are most effective when the holder is willing to defend them using litigation. It may involve jury trials, bench trials or even a subsequent appeal to the Circuit Court. By: Hudnell Law Group

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IP Close Up

AUGUST 9, 2023

Patent litigation declined significantly in the first quarter of 2023 over the same period in 2022, despite increases in issued patents, the difficulty of Continue reading

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep track of new patent litigation filings or want to know what is happening in particular cases, how your judge has historically handled a particular type of motion, or a particular plaintiff’s litigation history. Alto Dynamics, LLC v.

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IP Law 360

AUGUST 7, 2023

Attorneys at Farella Braun summarize a pair of recently introduced patent bills — one that would reform patent eligibility and another that would change procedures for litigating patent invalidity — and explore the potential impact of each.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Blockchain has the potential to be the new frontier of innovation and a disruptor of existing technologies, and with this, has the potential for significant patent litigation. The technology now commonly known as “blockchain” was described by Stuart Haber and W.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Docket Navigator is a valuable resource, and the place to go if you want to keep track of new patent litigation filings or want to know what is happening in particular cases, how your judge has historically handled a particular type of motion, or a particular plaintiff’s litigation history. Advanced Transactions, LLC v.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 23, 2023

According to Docket Navigator, 2022 was the first year since 2019 that the annual number of new patent cases fell below 5,300. Before 2019, the annual number of new cases had not been below 4,300 since 2011. By: BakerHostetler

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IP Law 360

MAY 6, 2024

Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC has brought on a life sciences patent litigation team of roughly a dozen attorneys from Proskauer Rose LLP in Los Angeles, Boston and New York led by the former chair of Proskauer's life sciences patent practice, the firm announced Monday.

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IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

EcoFactor, which held that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board erred in the claim construction it had unknowingly adopted, shows that litigators should be alert to claim construction issues that masquerade as something else, says Roy Wepner at Kaplan Breyer. The Federal Circuit's recent precedential decision in Google v.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 15, 2024

3: Preparing Your Inside Team - Preservation, Privilege, Potential Pitfalls -This is the third in a series of articles that explores considerations and suggested actions for in-house counsel who are inexperienced in patent litigation, yet facing a suit.

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