Eyes Wide Open: Lost Profits Are Available in the Absence of Acceptable Non-Infringing SubstitutesBausch & Lomb successfully navigated legal hurdles to advance their lost profits damages claim in a patent infringement case against SBH Holdings.
Lost Profits for Unpatented Products Dry Up in Wash WorldLost profit damages for patent infringement can include profits from unpatented products when they are functioning components of a patented product.
Eyes Wide Open: Lost Profits Are Available in the Absence of Acceptable Non-Infringing SubstitutesBausch & Lomb successfully navigated legal hurdles to advance their lost profits damages claim in a patent infringement case against SBH Holdings.
Lost Profits for Unpatented Products Dry Up in Wash WorldLost profit damages for patent infringement can include profits from unpatented products when they are functioning components of a patented product.
Criticizing plaintiff's 'chutzpah,' federal judge holds lawyer jointly responsible for over $207K in legal feesThe federal judge deemed the entire patent lawsuit frivolous, holding the lawyer and his client liable for over $207K in legal fees.
CAFC Partially Revives Patent Owner's Suit Against GoDaddy.comCAFC broadened interpretation of 'runtime engine' in Express Mobile's patent case against GoDaddy, allowing for greater flexibility in patent scope.
Criticizing plaintiff's 'chutzpah,' federal judge holds lawyer jointly responsible for over $207K in legal feesThe federal judge deemed the entire patent lawsuit frivolous, holding the lawyer and his client liable for over $207K in legal fees.
CAFC Partially Revives Patent Owner's Suit Against GoDaddy.comCAFC broadened interpretation of 'runtime engine' in Express Mobile's patent case against GoDaddy, allowing for greater flexibility in patent scope.
mRNA Patent Wars Update: The Plot Thickens with Key Rulings Expected in 2025Moderna and Pfizer+BioNTech face ongoing patent litigation over COVID-19 vaccines, with recent developments highlighting both victories and challenges in legal proceedings.
Understanding Preliminary Injunction: A Review of a Recent Federal Circuit DecisionNatera established patent rights through a preliminary injunction against NeoGenomics for cancer testing products, reinforcing the importance of intellectual property in healthcare.
mRNA Patent Wars Update: The Plot Thickens with Key Rulings Expected in 2025Moderna and Pfizer+BioNTech face ongoing patent litigation over COVID-19 vaccines, with recent developments highlighting both victories and challenges in legal proceedings.
Understanding Preliminary Injunction: A Review of a Recent Federal Circuit DecisionNatera established patent rights through a preliminary injunction against NeoGenomics for cancer testing products, reinforcing the importance of intellectual property in healthcare.
Nintendo, The Pokemon Company sue Palworld maker PocketpairNintendo and The Pokemon Company are suing Pocketpair for patent infringement regarding the similarities between Palworld and the Pokémon franchise.
Nintendo accuses developer of hit game nicknamed 'Pokemon with guns' of patent infringementNintendo files a patent infringement lawsuit against the makers of 'Palworld' for similarity to Pokémon characters.
Nintendo sues 'Pokemon with guns' video game firmNintendo and The Pokemon Company sue Pocketpair Inc for patent infringement over Palworld, seeking damages and an injunction.
Pocketpair Shares Details of Palworld Lawsuit by Nintendo, The Pokemon CompanyNintendo and The Pokémon Company filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair over similarities between 'Palworld' and Pokémon.Pocketpair asserts that the patents cited in the lawsuit were registered after 'Palworld' was released.
These are the patents Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are suing Palworld overNintendo has filed a lawsuit against Palworld for patent infringement, seeking damages and an injunction against the game.
Palworld update changes some Pokemon-like throwing mechanics following Nintendo lawsuitPalworld's recent update reflects changes due to Nintendo's patent infringement lawsuit regarding monster-summoning mechanics.
Nintendo, The Pokemon Company sue Palworld maker PocketpairNintendo and The Pokemon Company are suing Pocketpair for patent infringement regarding the similarities between Palworld and the Pokémon franchise.
Nintendo accuses developer of hit game nicknamed 'Pokemon with guns' of patent infringementNintendo files a patent infringement lawsuit against the makers of 'Palworld' for similarity to Pokémon characters.
Nintendo sues 'Pokemon with guns' video game firmNintendo and The Pokemon Company sue Pocketpair Inc for patent infringement over Palworld, seeking damages and an injunction.
Pocketpair Shares Details of Palworld Lawsuit by Nintendo, The Pokemon CompanyNintendo and The Pokémon Company filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair over similarities between 'Palworld' and Pokémon.Pocketpair asserts that the patents cited in the lawsuit were registered after 'Palworld' was released.
These are the patents Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are suing Palworld overNintendo has filed a lawsuit against Palworld for patent infringement, seeking damages and an injunction against the game.
Palworld update changes some Pokemon-like throwing mechanics following Nintendo lawsuitPalworld's recent update reflects changes due to Nintendo's patent infringement lawsuit regarding monster-summoning mechanics.
Federal Circuit offers Another Important Expansion of the Domestic Industry Requirement for USITC JurisdictionThe ITC protects U.S. industries from foreign patent infringement through exclusion orders and has a faster resolution process than district courts.
Settlement Licenses and Patent Marking: Intent of the Parties is KeyPatent marking requirements rely on the intentions expressed in settlement licenses between parties.Non-practicing entities must ensure licensees mark products to claim infringement damages.
CAFC Says District Court Erred in Dismissing AlexSam's 'Well-Pled' Patent Infringement ClaimThe CAFC established a de novo standard of review for trial court determinations on patent infringement complaints.
CAFC Finds Bitcoin Miner's Conversion Claim Preempted for 'Patent-Like' LanguageBearBox's state law conversion claim preempted by federal patent law, denying its request for inventorship on Lancium's patent.
Treading Carefully: How to Navigate the Common Law Research Exemption and the Hatch-Waxman Safe HarborThe 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.
CAFC Says District Court Erred in Claim Construction Analysis that Held Teleflex Patents InvalidThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a lower court's ruling, reinstating Teleflex's patent claims against Medtronic.
Federal Circuit offers Another Important Expansion of the Domestic Industry Requirement for USITC JurisdictionThe ITC protects U.S. industries from foreign patent infringement through exclusion orders and has a faster resolution process than district courts.
Settlement Licenses and Patent Marking: Intent of the Parties is KeyPatent marking requirements rely on the intentions expressed in settlement licenses between parties.Non-practicing entities must ensure licensees mark products to claim infringement damages.
CAFC Says District Court Erred in Dismissing AlexSam's 'Well-Pled' Patent Infringement ClaimThe CAFC established a de novo standard of review for trial court determinations on patent infringement complaints.
CAFC Finds Bitcoin Miner's Conversion Claim Preempted for 'Patent-Like' LanguageBearBox's state law conversion claim preempted by federal patent law, denying its request for inventorship on Lancium's patent.
Treading Carefully: How to Navigate the Common Law Research Exemption and the Hatch-Waxman Safe HarborThe 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.
CAFC Says District Court Erred in Claim Construction Analysis that Held Teleflex Patents InvalidThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a lower court's ruling, reinstating Teleflex's patent claims against Medtronic.
Redfin accused of patent infringement in new lawsuitVCA accuses Redfin of patent infringement regarding user-generated content technology described in their 2016 patents.
Patent infringement suit against Redfin dismissedVCA voluntarily dismissed its patent infringement lawsuit against Redfin with prejudice, preventing future claims on the same issues.
Redfin accused of patent infringement in new lawsuitVCA accuses Redfin of patent infringement regarding user-generated content technology described in their 2016 patents.
Patent infringement suit against Redfin dismissedVCA voluntarily dismissed its patent infringement lawsuit against Redfin with prejudice, preventing future claims on the same issues.
Tesla urges judge to dismiss self-driving patents infringement caseTesla requests dismissal of patent infringement claims by Granite Vehicle Ventures as it prepares to launch driverless services.
Estee Lauder Infringed AR Virtual Try-on Patent, Lawsuit SaysEstée Lauder is accused of willful patent infringement regarding virtual try-on technology in cosmetics.
WD told to cough $500M patent damages before Sandisk splitWestern Digital must secure over $553 million in a patent infringement case within a week, as the judge denied a stay for the ruling.
Is This Dividend King Still a Buy After Disappointing Earnings?Altria beat earnings expectations but faces patent challenges that impact its next-gen products and future outlook.
Hugging Face settles suit with AI startup FriendliAI, which had accused it of patent infringement | TechCrunchHugging Face has settled a patent infringement lawsuit filed by FriendliAI, with a confidential agreement ending the case.The dismissal allows no further suits on the same claims.
Supreme Court Preview: Will "Skinny Labels" Get a Weight Check?The Supreme Court will address the issue of generic drug manufacturers and potential patent infringement in the Hikma v. Amarin case.
Nintendo is definitely suing Palworld developer over throwing Poke BallsThe 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.
Netflix accuses VMware of patent infringementNetflix has accused VMware of infringing on five patents, with one known since 2012, and is set to litigate in June.
Kizik Sues Drew Shoe Over Allegedly Copying Its Hands-Free Shoe Design and MarketingKizik is suing Drew Shoe for patent infringement, claiming imitation of its hands-free shoe technology and branding techniques.
Nintendo is definitely suing Palworld developer over throwing Poke BallsThe 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.
Netflix accuses VMware of patent infringementNetflix has accused VMware of infringing on five patents, with one known since 2012, and is set to litigate in June.
Kizik Sues Drew Shoe Over Allegedly Copying Its Hands-Free Shoe Design and MarketingKizik is suing Drew Shoe for patent infringement, claiming imitation of its hands-free shoe technology and branding techniques.
The UPC in 2024: Statistics, Trends and Substantive LawThe 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 PreviewThe 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 CardsThe Federal Circuit revived AlexSam's patent infringement lawsuit against Aetna, influencing future claims and dismissal motions.
Doctrine of Equivalents: Expert Testimony Must Include Particularized LinksFederal 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 ChromeWIPO 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 ClaimsHeidary'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 PetitionsApple'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 PreviewThe 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 CardsThe Federal Circuit revived AlexSam's patent infringement lawsuit against Aetna, influencing future claims and dismissal motions.
Doctrine of Equivalents: Expert Testimony Must Include Particularized LinksFederal 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 ChromeWIPO 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 ClaimsHeidary'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 PetitionsApple'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 infringementsAmazon 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 infringementsAmazon 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.
Managing Wi-Fi 6 SEP Licensing and Litigation Challenges in a $10 Billion Royalty MarketWi-Fi 6 is crucial for technological advancements, but its licensing complexities have led to increased litigation and challenges for manufacturers.
Inline for a New TrialInline lost claims of patent validity leading to their appeal based on juror instruction errors.The court's ruling on attorney fees and withdrawn claims raises further questions in patent litigation.
Apple Watch Patent Wars Create a Defensive Roadmap for ITC RespondentsApple's tactics can serve as a strategic guide for litigants dealing with exclusion orders in the United States.
Managing Wi-Fi 6 SEP Licensing and Litigation Challenges in a $10 Billion Royalty MarketWi-Fi 6 is crucial for technological advancements, but its licensing complexities have led to increased litigation and challenges for manufacturers.
Inline for a New TrialInline lost claims of patent validity leading to their appeal based on juror instruction errors.The court's ruling on attorney fees and withdrawn claims raises further questions in patent litigation.
Apple Watch Patent Wars Create a Defensive Roadmap for ITC RespondentsApple's tactics can serve as a strategic guide for litigants dealing with exclusion orders in the United States.
Slicing Through Insufficient Evidence of Infringement, Willfulness, and DamagesJury upheld findings of willful infringement against Weber, affirming the evidence sufficiency for Provisur's patent claims.
Xockets DPU patent case threatens Nvidia's Blackwell launchNvidia, Microsoft, and RPX face a lawsuit alleging collusion and patent infringement involving Xockets' DPU technologies.
ParTec expands supercomputer patent fight to NvidiaParTec is suing Nvidia for patent infringement, seeking to block GPU sales in 18 European countries.
Xockets DPU patent case threatens Nvidia's Blackwell launchNvidia, Microsoft, and RPX face a lawsuit alleging collusion and patent infringement involving Xockets' DPU technologies.
ParTec expands supercomputer patent fight to NvidiaParTec is suing Nvidia for patent infringement, seeking to block GPU sales in 18 European countries.
Apple Wins $250 US Jury Verdict in Patent Case Over Masimo SmartwatchesThe jury found Masimo's early smartwatches infringed Apple's patents but ruled in favor of Masimo on current product sales.Apple sought an injunction rather than significant monetary damages.
Apple wins a battle (and $250) in its smartwatch patent fight with MasimoApple 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 TexasThe CAFC upheld the decision to keep the patent case in Texas, despite Apple's efforts to shift it to California.
Apple wins a battle (and $250) in its smartwatch patent fight with MasimoApple 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 TexasThe CAFC upheld the decision to keep the patent case in Texas, despite Apple's efforts to shift it to California.
Northwestern University Sues Moderna Over Spikevax VaccineNorthwestern University alleges Moderna infringed on patents related to mRNA vaccine delivery technology developed at the university, prompting a lawsuit.
China's Administrative Patent Infringement Procedure: A Litigation Tool Worth Patent Holders' NoticeA tailored strategy can optimize the benefits of China's administrative patent procedure while reducing uncertainties.The administrative procedure is generally more efficient than civil court procedures for resolving patent disputes.
Intent IQ Has Patents For Ad Tech's Most Basic Functions - And It's Not Afraid To Use Them | AdExchangerIntent IQ's patent claim against the OpenRTB standards has raised concerns of potential infringement suits across the ad tech industry.
In face of Nintendo lawsuit, Palworld marches onto mobilePocketpair is pursuing the success of Palworld despite a patent lawsuit from Nintendo.
AWS to pay $30.5M in P2P networking patent disputeAmazon Web Services must pay $30.5 million for willful infringement of two networking patents owned by Acceleration Bay.
IBM wins $45M jury award in Zynga patent lawsuitIBM successfully claimed $45 million from Zynga for patent infringement regarding online advertising technology.The jury found Zynga infringed on significant IBM patents rooted in early internet innovations.
Farmville Developer Zynga Hit with $44.9 Million Pay-Out to IBMZynga must pay $44.9 million to IBM for infringing patents related to mobile games.
IBM wins $45M jury award in Zynga patent lawsuitIBM successfully claimed $45 million from Zynga for patent infringement regarding online advertising technology.The jury found Zynga infringed on significant IBM patents rooted in early internet innovations.
Farmville Developer Zynga Hit with $44.9 Million Pay-Out to IBMZynga must pay $44.9 million to IBM for infringing patents related to mobile games.
Morning Docket: 08.21.24The FTC's ban on noncompete agreements was deemed arbitrary by a Trump judge, affecting employment laws and trade regulations.
GSK Says Pfizer Infringed Five Patents Relating to Comirnaty COVID VaccineGlaxoSmithKline (GSK) filed a complaint alleging Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccines used GSK's patented inventions, highlighting unacknowledged revolutionary platform application.
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Digital Shovel Sues RK Mission Critical for Patent Infringement on Bitcoin Mining ContainersDigital 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 patentsLegal 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 CasePatent 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.