Intellectual property law

Intellectual property law

Plausibility is a key concept in determining inventiveness in patents.

There are substantive differences between the inventiveness frameworks in the EPO, UK, and US. [ more ]

Bundling can violate antitrust laws.

Clear standards and tests are important to determine when bundling should be condemned. [ more ]

X Social Media has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's X Corp for trademark infringement.

X Corp, formerly Twitter, was aware of X Social Media's registered trademark.

X Social Media has used the letter X in blogs and newsletters. [ more ]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting an event on anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy strategies.

The Brookings Institution is holding a discussion with the EEOC Chair on the use of AI in employment and hiring.

Customs and Border Protection reported a 152% annual increase in the estimated retail value of seized counterfeit and pirated products. [ more ]

PERA does not make AI patentable.

The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act aims to return to a time when Bilski was the law of the land. [ more ]

Maintaining professionalism in court is crucial for attorneys.

Judges are annoyed by petty squabbles and scheduling issues in court. [ more ]

The number of VC deals increased by 17.6% in 2022, but the total value of those deals declined by 40%.

Sweden has surpassed the United States in the Global Innovation Index, which should encourage policymakers to address the country's innovation engine. [ more ]

Virtual reality, AI chatbots, and other emerging technologies are driving inclusive innovation.

Engaging diverse inventors at large technology companies presents challenges.

The need to create and commercialize products that meet the promises of emerging technologies is driving patentable breakthroughs. [ more ]

Compassion and independent judgment are essential qualities for a court

Kindness and support should be extended to colleagues who are suffering from health events [ more ]

CAFC Judge Pauline Newman has been suspended from all cases following a recommendation by the Special Committee.

The order discounts the independent medical reports submitted by Newman in lieu of preferred exams.

The order claims that the exams administered to Newman are insufficient to detect dementia. [ more ]

The period following the filing of a section 337 complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) can be chaotic.

ITC litigants must develop strategies for addressing the public interest implications and other issues in their filings. [ more ]

Regulatory law in the Life Sciences and Agribusiness sector in Brazil is important for promoting scientific innovation while protecting biodiversity and society.

Companies must navigate a complex set of laws and regulations before commercializing products in Brazil, especially in the pharmaceuticals, seeds, pesticides, food, and cosmetics sectors.

The Brazilian Sanitary Surveillance System plays a key role in regulating the production and sale of products that may pose risks to public health. [ more ]

The Special Committee investigating Judge Pauline Newman's fitness to continue serving on the CAFC argues that her claim that the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1980 is unconstitutional should be dismissed.

The CAFC panel asserts that the court has no jurisdiction to review the actions of its own circuit's judicial council, let alone the Federal Circuit's.

The motion to dismiss claims that Newman's allegations of the Act being unconstitutional hold no merit. [ more ]