PatentsUSA
On June 10, coinciding with the U.S. launch of Insta360’s Luna Ultra camera, DJI filed two patent infringement lawsuits against Insta360’s parent company, Arashi Vision Inc., in the Eastern District of Texas. DJI alleges that Insta360’s Luna Ultra and Luna Pro models infringe six of its design and utility patents rela…
Saturday, June 13, 2026
PatentsUSA
A patent dispute involving Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has surfaced in U.S. courts, drawing attention amid heightened political pressures. Despite the contentious environment, legal analysts suggest that the parties are more likely to pursue a settlement than endure prolonged litigation or sancti…
Thursday, June 11, 2026
PatentsUSA
This week’s global patent litigation update covers pivotal decisions from the US Supreme Court on induced infringement for skinny-label generics, and the Madras High Court’s detailed guidance on India’s Bolar exemption. Additional insights from the Unified Patent Court and European Patent Office highlight evolving pat…
Monday, June 8, 2026
PatentsUSA
The Hatch-Waxman Act established a framework to balance patent protection and generic drug entry through Paragraph IV certifications and a 30-month automatic stay on FDA approvals during patent litigation. However, brand manufacturers have leveraged serial patent litigation—filing successive infringement suits on new…
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
PatentsUSA
Sam Baxter, a legendary figure in patent litigation and a cornerstone of McKool Smith’s trial team, has retired after more than fifty years in the legal profession. Renowned for his work in the Eastern District of Texas, Baxter’s career has shaped the landscape of intellectual property litigation, with his advocacy im…
Friday, May 1, 2026
PatentsUK
Nokia has withdrawn its patent infringement actions against Warner Bros. and Paramount in the Unified Patent Court and Munich Regional Court after consenting to UK High Court determination of a global FRAND royalty rate. The litigation concerned Nokia’s video coding and media file arrangement patents, part of its SEP…
Monday, April 13, 2026
PatentsUSA
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has evolved into a pivotal forum for patent enforcement, particularly in technology and life sciences. By leveraging Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, patent owners can secure exclusion orders blocking infringing imports, a remedy unavailable in district courts. This artic…
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
PatentsSoutheast Asia
Allen & Gledhill’s Intellectual Property Practice has been named Singapore Patent Contentious Firm of the Year at the Asia IP Awards 2024. The accolade was presented during the awards ceremony held on 17 November 2024 in Manila, which celebrates outstanding IP practices across Asia, Europe, and the Americas as voted b…
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
PatentsEurope
Ericsson has initiated multiple patent infringement lawsuits against Apple in key European jurisdictions including Düsseldorf, Mannheim, and Munich, as well as in the Netherlands and Brazil. Apple has also filed a patent suit against Ericsson in Mannheim, signaling a broadening of their licensing conflict beyond the U…
Friday, January 21, 2022
LitigationUSA
Third-party funding for patent litigation in the United States has expanded rapidly over the past five years, evolving from a rare practice to a major financing option. This funding typically involves non-recourse investments by third-party funders who cover litigation costs in exchange for a share of any recovery. Wh…
Thursday, August 2, 2018