Intellectual property law

Intellectual property law

The Ed Sheeran copyright dispute raises important questions about judicial deference and copyright scope under the 1909 Act.

The D.C. Circuit upheld that only humans can be considered authors under the Copyright Act.

Open AI's argument for bypassing copyright laws to combat national security threats contradicts ethical standards of journalism and copyright protections.

Supreme Court petition challenges the validity of the 'discovery rule' for copyright claims. Stakeholders like NBA teams voice concerns over potential risks.

Moderna and Pfizer+BioNTech face ongoing patent litigation over COVID-19 vaccines, with recent developments highlighting both victories and challenges in legal proceedings.

The common law experimental use exemption offers narrow protections against patent infringement, which poses challenges for scientific research activities.

Courts are increasingly focused on the commercial implications of activities within the context of patent rights.

Nintendo and The Pokemon Company sued Pocketpair over patent infringement regarding game mechanics, impacting Pocketpair's upcoming releases.

Expect changes in SEP enforcement guidance under a second Trump administration.

Anti-suit injunctions may see increased prevalence following recent court decisions.

The EWHC ruling clarifies that the 2011 licensing agreement covers most Motorola devices, aiding Lenovo's position in ongoing disputes with Ericsson.

The Federal Circuit affirmed Amgen's biosimilar, emphasizing its unique formulation and contrasting it with prior rulings against other manufacturers.

Generic pharmaceutical companies can now deduct legal expenses from patent litigation as ordinary business expenses.

Landmark ruling may offer significant inheritance tax relief for families using 'home loan' schemes.

Inheritance tax receipts are rising significantly, indicating more estates are becoming liable as housing prices increase.

Current thresholds for inheritance tax have remained unchanged, leading to more estates facing taxation.

Effective estate planning is becoming complex due to shrinking reliefs and rising asset values.

There is a notable increase in inquiries from farming families about nuptial agreements due to changes in inheritance tax laws.

Succession planning is becoming increasingly urgent for farming families, prompting them to seek legal advice.

Inheritance tax receipts in the UK have risen to £7 billion, reflecting a growing financial burden on estates.

Meta faced ethical dilemmas about acquiring text data for AI training, ultimately opting for piracy over legal licensing.

The urgency for high-quality data led Meta to explore Library Genesis after costly and slow legal options.

California's new statute influences the ownership dispute of Nazi-looted art, emphasizing the importance of state law in historical claims.

The Supreme Court's ruling in Dewberry underscores the importance of corporate separateness in enforcing trademark damages.

The Federal Circuit Court's use of Rule 36 leads to the revocation of patent rights without adequate explanation, raising serious constitutional concerns.

HP's Dynamic Security restricts printer functionality to only HP cartridges, potentially impacting users who utilize third-party options.

HP has settled a lawsuit over blocking third-party toner cartridges, but won't compensate customers affected by this practice.

Perkins Coie defends against Trump administration's retaliation, securing partial TRO amidst growing silence from other Biglaw firms.

Commerce Secretary Lutnick has terminated all current members of PPAC and TPAC to appoint new members aligned with the President's IP policy.

Drake's lawsuit against UMG is seen as an attempt to salvage his reputation after being perceived as losing to Kendrick Lamar.

Universal Music Group argues that Drake's defamation lawsuit is a reaction to losing a rap battle against Kendrick Lamar.

Cloud-based solutions enhance collaboration but pose new risks to trade secret protection.

Companies can implement strategies to mitigate risks associated with cloud sharing of sensitive information.