The UPC in 2024: Statistics, Trends and Substantive Law
The UPC has effectively resolved over 20 substantive decisions on patent infringement within a year, granting injunctions in all valid and infringed cases.
Federal Circuit Slices Through Patent Infringement Verdict: A Damage Apportionment Preview
The Federal Circuit's decision emphasizes stricter evidentiary requirements for patent royalty determinations, potentially disadvantaging patent holders in future litigations.
Federal Circuit Revives Patent Suit Against Aetna Over Health Savings Cards
The Federal Circuit revived AlexSam's patent infringement lawsuit against Aetna, influencing future claims and dismissal motions.
Doctrine of Equivalents: Expert Testimony Must Include Particularized Links
Federal Circuit reiterates skepticism toward the doctrine of equivalents, emphasizing strict standards for expert testimony in patent infringement cases.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, November 22: USPTO Bans Employees from Using Generative AI for Work Purposes; WIPO Member States Adopt New Design Law Treaty; DOJ Proposes Google Must Sell Chrome
WIPO member states approved a treaty aimed at simplifying design protection globally, reinforcing the goal of fostering innovation across borders.
CAFC Says Patent Owner Failed to Show Amazon and Ring Infringed Smoke Alarm Patent Claims
Heidary's patent infringement lawsuit against Amazon and Ring was dismissed due to improper venue and insufficient claim articulation.
Deference to District Courts: Federal Circuit's New Approach to Venue Transfer Petitions
Apple's petition to transfer a patent case from Texas to California was denied, emphasizing the importance of local connections in patent litigation.
Federal Circuit Slices Through Patent Infringement Verdict: A Damage Apportionment Preview
The Federal Circuit's decision emphasizes stricter evidentiary requirements for patent royalty determinations, potentially disadvantaging patent holders in future litigations.
Federal Circuit Revives Patent Suit Against Aetna Over Health Savings Cards
The Federal Circuit revived AlexSam's patent infringement lawsuit against Aetna, influencing future claims and dismissal motions.
Doctrine of Equivalents: Expert Testimony Must Include Particularized Links
Federal Circuit reiterates skepticism toward the doctrine of equivalents, emphasizing strict standards for expert testimony in patent infringement cases.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, November 22: USPTO Bans Employees from Using Generative AI for Work Purposes; WIPO Member States Adopt New Design Law Treaty; DOJ Proposes Google Must Sell Chrome
WIPO member states approved a treaty aimed at simplifying design protection globally, reinforcing the goal of fostering innovation across borders.
CAFC Says Patent Owner Failed to Show Amazon and Ring Infringed Smoke Alarm Patent Claims
Heidary's patent infringement lawsuit against Amazon and Ring was dismissed due to improper venue and insufficient claim articulation.
Deference to District Courts: Federal Circuit's New Approach to Venue Transfer Petitions
Apple's petition to transfer a patent case from Texas to California was denied, emphasizing the importance of local connections in patent litigation.
Amazon countersues Nokia for a dozen patent infringements
Amazon filed a complaint against Nokia for violating its patents related to virtual machine and networking technology used in Amazon Web Services.
Can Xockets Enjoin NVIDIA and Microsoft Post eBay?
Xockets' patent infringement case signals ongoing challenges in obtaining injunctions post-eBay, emphasizing strong antitrust allegations against major tech companies.
Amazon countersues Nokia for a dozen patent infringements
Amazon filed a complaint against Nokia for violating its patents related to virtual machine and networking technology used in Amazon Web Services.
Can Xockets Enjoin NVIDIA and Microsoft Post eBay?
Xockets' patent infringement case signals ongoing challenges in obtaining injunctions post-eBay, emphasizing strong antitrust allegations against major tech companies.
Nintendo is definitely suing Palworld developer over throwing Poke Balls
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo are suing Pocketpair for patent infringement over gameplay involving Pokémon.
The lawsuit emphasizes patent rights rather than design copyright issues in the video game industry.
Apple will be BANNED from selling smartwatches in the US TOMORROW
Apple's request to pause the ban on selling Apple Watches in the US has been rejected by a federal court.
The ban specifically targets Apple Watches with the blood oxygen feature, affecting models released in 2022.
Nielsen Sues VideoAmp; Rembrand Dials Up Product Placements | AdExchanger
Nielsen has filed its ninth patent infringement lawsuit against competitors in three years.
VideoAmp may face challenges due to the pending patent infringement case against it.
Why Does Nielsen Keep Suing Its Competition? | AdExchanger
Nielsen has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against VideoAmp accusing it of infringing on two patents related to TV viewing data technology.
Nielsen has sued nine rival companies in the past three years, indicating the company's nervousness about the rise of alternative measurement currencies.
Kizik Sues Drew Shoe Over Allegedly Copying Its Hands-Free Shoe Design and Marketing
Kizik is suing Drew Shoe for patent infringement, claiming imitation of its hands-free shoe technology and branding techniques.
AWS told to pay $525M in cloud storage patent suit
AWS ordered to pay $525 million for patent infringement by Kove IO.
Kove claimed AWS infringed on three distributed data storage patents.
Nintendo is definitely suing Palworld developer over throwing Poke Balls
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo are suing Pocketpair for patent infringement over gameplay involving Pokémon.
The lawsuit emphasizes patent rights rather than design copyright issues in the video game industry.
Apple will be BANNED from selling smartwatches in the US TOMORROW
Apple's request to pause the ban on selling Apple Watches in the US has been rejected by a federal court.
The ban specifically targets Apple Watches with the blood oxygen feature, affecting models released in 2022.
Nielsen Sues VideoAmp; Rembrand Dials Up Product Placements | AdExchanger
Nielsen has filed its ninth patent infringement lawsuit against competitors in three years.
VideoAmp may face challenges due to the pending patent infringement case against it.
Why Does Nielsen Keep Suing Its Competition? | AdExchanger
Nielsen has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against VideoAmp accusing it of infringing on two patents related to TV viewing data technology.
Nielsen has sued nine rival companies in the past three years, indicating the company's nervousness about the rise of alternative measurement currencies.
Kizik Sues Drew Shoe Over Allegedly Copying Its Hands-Free Shoe Design and Marketing
Kizik is suing Drew Shoe for patent infringement, claiming imitation of its hands-free shoe technology and branding techniques.
AWS told to pay $525M in cloud storage patent suit
AWS ordered to pay $525 million for patent infringement by Kove IO.
Kove claimed AWS infringed on three distributed data storage patents.
Apple BANNED from selling Watches in the US starting this week
Apple is banned from selling Apple Watches in the US due to a patent infringement lawsuit on biomarker technology.
Sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 will be banned online starting December 21 and from Apple retail locations after December 24.
Apple wins a battle (and $250) in its smartwatch patent fight with Masimo
Apple won a patent infringement case against Masimo but received only $250 in damages, reflecting the intricacies of patent law.
Apple Loses at CAFC in Bid for Mandamus Relief to Transfer Out of Texas
The CAFC upheld the decision to keep the patent case in Texas, despite Apple's efforts to shift it to California.
Apple is now selling Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 with disabled blood oxygen monitor
Apple has been ordered to stop selling the Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models in the US due to patent infringement.
Apple will release modified versions of the models without the blood oxygen feature to comply with the ruling.
Redesign approved for Apple Watch to overcome import ban
Apple has received approval to change the functionality of its smartwatches to overcome a ban imposed by a US court.
The fix involves eliminating the pulse oximeter function, which measures oxygen concentration in the blood stream.
Apple Watch redesigned without blood oxygen monitoring to avoid import ban
Apple has developed a software workaround to strip its current smartwatches of their controversial blood oxygen monitoring capabilities in case of an import ban.
If Apple's appeal against the US International Trade Commission's ruling is denied, they will release watches without the ability to monitor blood oxygen levels.
Apple BANNED from selling Watches in the US starting this week
Apple is banned from selling Apple Watches in the US due to a patent infringement lawsuit on biomarker technology.
Sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 will be banned online starting December 21 and from Apple retail locations after December 24.
Apple wins a battle (and $250) in its smartwatch patent fight with Masimo
Apple won a patent infringement case against Masimo but received only $250 in damages, reflecting the intricacies of patent law.
Apple Loses at CAFC in Bid for Mandamus Relief to Transfer Out of Texas
The CAFC upheld the decision to keep the patent case in Texas, despite Apple's efforts to shift it to California.
Apple is now selling Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 with disabled blood oxygen monitor
Apple has been ordered to stop selling the Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models in the US due to patent infringement.
Apple will release modified versions of the models without the blood oxygen feature to comply with the ruling.
Redesign approved for Apple Watch to overcome import ban
Apple has received approval to change the functionality of its smartwatches to overcome a ban imposed by a US court.
The fix involves eliminating the pulse oximeter function, which measures oxygen concentration in the blood stream.
Apple Watch redesigned without blood oxygen monitoring to avoid import ban
Apple has developed a software workaround to strip its current smartwatches of their controversial blood oxygen monitoring capabilities in case of an import ban.
If Apple's appeal against the US International Trade Commission's ruling is denied, they will release watches without the ability to monitor blood oxygen levels.
Northwestern University Sues Moderna Over Spikevax Vaccine
Northwestern University alleges Moderna infringed on patents related to mRNA vaccine delivery technology developed at the university, prompting a lawsuit.
Understanding Preliminary Injunction: A Review of a Recent Federal Circuit Decision
Natera established patent rights through a preliminary injunction against NeoGenomics for cancer testing products, reinforcing the importance of intellectual property in healthcare.
Criticizing plaintiff's 'chutzpah,' federal judge holds lawyer jointly responsible for over $207K in legal fees
The federal judge deemed the entire patent lawsuit frivolous, holding the lawyer and his client liable for over $207K in legal fees.
The FTC's ban on noncompete agreements was deemed arbitrary by a Trump judge, affecting employment laws and trade regulations.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, April 12: Bill to Rein in GAI Introduced; Amazon Owes Tech Rival $525 Million for Patent Infringement; USPTO Issues Guidance on the Use of AI for Filings
Advocacy groups urge price cuts for cancer drug, Amazon owes $525M, Schiff introduces AI disclosure bill.
Morning Docket: 08.21.24
The FTC's ban on noncompete agreements was deemed arbitrary by a Trump judge, affecting employment laws and trade regulations.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, April 12: Bill to Rein in GAI Introduced; Amazon Owes Tech Rival $525 Million for Patent Infringement; USPTO Issues Guidance on the Use of AI for Filings
Advocacy groups urge price cuts for cancer drug, Amazon owes $525M, Schiff introduces AI disclosure bill.
GSK Says Pfizer Infringed Five Patents Relating to Comirnaty COVID Vaccine
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) filed a complaint alleging Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccines used GSK's patented inventions, highlighting unacknowledged revolutionary platform application.
Amazon is ordered to pay $525million to Kove for infringing patents
Kove, a small tech company, wins $525 million in patent infringement damages against Amazon for using its patented technology in its cloud storage services.
Google Settles Smaller Lawsuits as It Prepares for More Antitrust Fights
Google facing multiple legal challenges and settlements
Recent lawsuits include privacy, antitrust, and patent infringement claims
No License To Try
Ongoing patent battle between VLSI and Intel has been going on since 2017
Summary judgment in favor of Intel on two of the four VLSI patents still active in the case
Samsung Galaxy Ring Lawsuit Suggests It Could Launch in August
Samsung pre-emptively suing Oura over Galaxy Ring patents to prevent infringement lawsuits and reveal launch timeline.
Digital Shovel Sues RK Mission Critical for Patent Infringement on Bitcoin Mining Containers
Digital Shovel Holdings Inc. sued RK Mission Critical LLC for patent infringement regarding V-Shape technology in crypto mining containers.
Microsoft sued by ParTec over AI supercomputer patents
Legal action initiated by ParTec against Microsoft for patent infringement in AI supercomputers, related to dMSA technology.
TikTok's 'Grossly Insufficient' Discovery Responses Lead to Motion to Compel in Cellspin Soft Patent Case
Patent owner Cellspin Soft filed a motion to compel ByteDance to provide additional venue-related information, establishing the importance of 'Project Texas' in the patent infringement suit against TikTok.