Tag: IntellectualProperty
Wells Fargo and USAA to Settle $300M Litigation
NewsWells Fargo has reached a settlement in a pair of lawsuits brought by the US Automobile Association (USAA), after two juries found the bank liable for patent infringement.
Biglaw Partners Accused of Blowing Off Intellectual Property Laws
News Two Littler Mendelson lawyers are accused in a lawsuit of misappropriating a ‘voluminous amount’ of a nonprofit’s password-protected intellectual property.
Samsung Sued for Patent Infringement on Contactless Payment Method
NewsFCyber Corp. filed a complaint for patent infringement against Samsung alleging that Samsung infringed its contactless payment method via its Samsung Pay service on its mobile devices.
Nordictrack Owner Sues Peloton for Allegedly Stealing Bike Features
Newshe maker of NordicTrack and other in-home fitness brands has sued Peloton, claiming its cycling rival stole features for its newest stationary bike.
Dish Network Sued for Patent Infringement
NewsCedar Lane Technologies filed a complaint for patent infringement against Dish Network alleging infringed patents-in-suit through its Movies for Purchase feature.
Small Photo Credit Removal May Result in Big Damages
NewsOmitting a small print photo credit can get you in big trouble under the copyright laws.
Express Mobile Asserts Patent Infringement Suits Against Nine Leading Technology Firms
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Express Mobile, Inc. (XMO), a pioneering leader in Web 2.0 and mobile technology, announced that today it has filed nine lawsuits against some of the biggest names in e-commerce and technology for patent infringement.
Trade Secret Misappropriation Judgment Reversed
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A tax consultant should not have been found liable for misappropriating trade secrets after he used his ex-employer’s allegedly proprietary ‘tax arbitrage’ strategy in providing services to its former clients, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled.
Apple Told to Pay $506 Million in Texas Patent Trial Verdict
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Apple Inc. was told by a federal jury in Texas to pay Optis Wireless Technology $506.2 million in patent royalties related to 4G technology in the iPhone and other devices.
Can One Have Too Many Patents?
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As is common with a blockbuster drug, AbbVie’s Humira faced an antitrust challenge from third-party payers.
GOOGLES Wins Right to Sue Google
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In 1997, Googles Children’s Workshop registered the trademark GOOGLES and the internet domain name www.googles.com. The website launched in 1998 and focused on children’s education and entertainment.
Ferrari Just Lost the Trademark Rights to its Most Iconic Car
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Ferrari lost its trademark to the shape of the 250 GTO by falling foul of the European Union Intellectual Protection Office’s (EUIPO) “Use It Or Lose It” rules.
A Primer and Checklist for Protecting Trade Secrets and Other Legitimate Business Interests
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The ability to protect trade secrets (and other legitimate business interests, including customer goodwill) has been hit by a perfect storm caused by the current coronavirus pandemic.
Jeff Dunham Tries to Bring Curtain Down on T-Shirt Company
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The value of Dunham’s puppet partners is at the center of a deeply exasperated complaint he filed in the Central District of California in April. Dunham goes after the defendants, Raymond Lei and his novelty fashion company ooshirts.
If it’s a Trade Secret, Define “Reasonable Effort”
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How can innovators and developers protect their intellectual property in the form of trade secrets? How a date- and time-stamped audit trail of their IP development can be protected by a trusted third-party.
California Court Overturns Quincy Jones’ Win in Michael Jackson Lawsuit
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A California appeals court on Tuesday overturned most of a 2017 jury verdict awarding Quincy Jones $9.4 million in royalties and fees from the Michael Jackson estate over the use of Jones-produced Jackson hits in the concert film ‘This Is It’ and two Cirque du Soleil shows.
What If a Border Agent Seeks Your Smartphone That Includes Client Secrets?
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What is an attorney to do if a customs agent asks to peruse the attorney’s smart phone?
American Axle: Does Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Depend on Enablement?
Webinar, Jan. 30, 2020
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP will present a free webinar, “American Axle: Does Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Depend on Enablement?,” featuring Fitch Even attorneys Stanley A. Schlitter and Andrew C. Wood.
Breach of Contract Claim Does Not Arise Under Patent Law
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a district court decision that retained jurisdiction over a breach of contract action.
PTAB Judge Appointments Ruled Unconstitutional by Federal Circuit
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A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held that the appointment of Administrative Patent Judges, charged with presiding over proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, was unconstitutional.
