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Federal Circuit Clarifies Need for Clear Contractual Triggers in Patent Settlement Payments Post-PTP
LitigationUSA

Federal Circuit Clarifies Need for Clear Contractual Triggers in Patent Settlement Payments Post-PTP

T-Mobile v. KAIFI underscores importance of objective definitions in patent settlement agreements tied to Patent Office proceedings

The Federal Circuit’s 2026 ruling in T-Mobile US, Inc. v. KAIFI LLC highlights the critical need for patent settlement agreements to include precise, objective triggers for contingent payments linked to Patent Office outcomes. The case arose from a dispute over whether certain patent claims "survived" an ex parte reex…

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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First Solar Shifts Patent Enforcement Strategy Amid New US Polysilicon Tariffs
LitigationUSA

First Solar Shifts Patent Enforcement Strategy Amid New US Polysilicon Tariffs

Largest US solar manufacturer withdraws Section 337 complaint, refocuses on district court litigation following Trump-era trade actions

First Solar, the leading US solar panel manufacturer, has recalibrated its patent enforcement approach by voluntarily withdrawing its Section 337 complaint at the US International Trade Commission. This strategic pivot follows the Trump Administration’s imposition of a 15% tariff on polysilicon imports under Section 2…

Thursday, September 17, 2026
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USA Litigation Update Puts Norton Rose Fulbright and Dallas Strategy in Focus
LitigationGlobal

USA Litigation Update Puts Norton Rose Fulbright and Dallas Strategy in Focus

Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Norton Rose Fulbright, Dallas.

IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Norton Rose Fulbright, Dallas, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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USA Litigation Update Puts Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Strategy in Focus
LitigationGlobal

USA Litigation Update Puts Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Strategy in Focus

Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell.

IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Saturday, August 29, 2026
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USA Litigation Update Puts Huawei and HP Sign Multi-Year Wi-Fi Strategy in Focus
LitigationGlobal

USA Litigation Update Puts Huawei and HP Sign Multi-Year Wi-Fi Strategy in Focus

Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Huawei, HP Sign Multi-Year Wi-Fi.

IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Huawei, HP Sign Multi-Year Wi-Fi, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Six Greenberg Traurig IP Attorneys Earn Spot in 2026 IAM Strategy 300 for Leading IP Strategy Expertise
LitigationGlobal

Six Greenberg Traurig IP Attorneys Earn Spot in 2026 IAM Strategy 300 for Leading IP Strategy Expertise

Greenberg Traurig’s Boston-based intellectual property team recognized for strategic innovation and global patent portfolio management

Six attorneys from Greenberg Traurig’s Boston office have been named to the prestigious 2026 IAM Strategy 300 list, highlighting their leadership in developing and executing intellectual property strategies that maximize portfolio value. The recognition underscores the firm’s strength in life sciences, technology, and…

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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Policy Experts Urge Measured Response to Chinese AI Model Distillation Practices
LitigationGlobal

Policy Experts Urge Measured Response to Chinese AI Model Distillation Practices

Distillation of U.S. frontier AI models by Chinese developers sparks debate over intellectual property and security risks

Chinese AI developers have reportedly engaged in large-scale distillation of U.S. frontier AI models, prompting U.S. policymakers and industry leaders to consider the legal and security implications. While often described as theft, distillation differs fundamentally from traditional intellectual property infringement.…

Thursday, July 16, 2026
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Middle East Litigation Update Puts Will Mtn Dew Rise and Energy Win Strategy in Focus
LitigationMiddle East

Middle East Litigation Update Puts Will Mtn Dew Rise and Energy Win Strategy in Focus

Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Will Mtn Dew Rise, Energy Win.

IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Will Mtn Dew Rise, Energy Win, with practical notes for Middle East IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Monday, June 29, 2026
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US Arms Transfers to Turkey and Israel-Iran Tensions Raise Complex International Law Questions
LitigationMiddle East

US Arms Transfers to Turkey and Israel-Iran Tensions Raise Complex International Law Questions

Recent geopolitical shifts in West Asia spotlight legal challenges surrounding arms sales, sovereignty, and conflict under international law.

The evolving dynamics among Turkey, Israel, and the United States in the Middle East have triggered significant international legal debates. Key issues include the legality of US arms transfers to Turkey amid prior sanctions, the interpretation of ceasefires between Israel and Iran, and the applicability of internatio…

Saturday, June 27, 2026
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U.S. Government Implements First Economic Sanctions Targeting Foreign Trade-Secret Theft Under PAIPA
LitigationGlobal

U.S. Government Implements First Economic Sanctions Targeting Foreign Trade-Secret Theft Under PAIPA

February 2026 sanctions mark a strategic shift in combating international intellectual property theft through coordinated Treasury, Justice, and State Department action

For the first time, the U.S. has employed economic sanctions under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022 (PAIPA) to address large-scale foreign trade-secret theft. This coordinated enforcement effort targets a cyber-enabled network involved in misappropriating U.S. trade secrets, signaling a new ap…

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Korean IP Experts Prioritize Patent Evidence Collection System Reform and AI Integration in Upcoming 2026 Policy Forum
LitigationGlobal

Korean IP Experts Prioritize Patent Evidence Collection System Reform and AI Integration in Upcoming 2026 Policy Forum

Survey of 200 domestic IP professionals highlights urgent need for enhanced evidence procedures and AI-driven patent searches to strengthen Korea's IP ecosystem

The Korea Intellectual Property Journalists Association will convene the 2026 Intellectual Property Policy Forum on June 24 in Seoul, marking its fifth anniversary. A recent survey of 200 IP workers reveals that reforming the patent law's evidence collection system and advancing AI-based patent information search are…

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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USA Litigation Update Puts USPTO and Director Review Strategy in Focus
LitigationUSA

USA Litigation Update Puts USPTO and Director Review Strategy in Focus

Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, USPTO, Director Review.

IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, USPTO, Director Review, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Monday, June 22, 2026
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USA Litigation Update Puts AI.Law and Eve Legal Strategy in Focus
LitigationGlobal

USA Litigation Update Puts AI.Law and Eve Legal Strategy in Focus

Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, AI.Law, Eve Legal.

IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, AI.Law, Eve Legal, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.

Thursday, June 18, 2026
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U.S. Intellectual Property Litigation Expands Amid Global Diversification and Strategic Forum Selection
LitigationGlobal

U.S. Intellectual Property Litigation Expands Amid Global Diversification and Strategic Forum Selection

Cornerstone Research reveals surge in U.S. IP cases alongside rising multi-jurisdictional enforcement and Asia’s growing patent influence

A new Cornerstone Research report highlights significant growth and diversification in U.S. intellectual property litigation, driven by evolving global innovation dynamics and strategic cross-border enforcement. The study details how intangible assets dominate market value, litigation filings have surged, and jurisdic…

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Experts Anticipate Surge in Data Centre Patent Litigation Amid US Expansion
LitigationUSA

Experts Anticipate Surge in Data Centre Patent Litigation Amid US Expansion

The rapid growth of data centres across the United States, particularly in Texas, is expected to trigger increased patent disputes due to the region’s robust tech ecosystem and fa…

As data centres proliferate throughout the US, legal practitioners foresee a notable rise in patent litigation. Texas stands out as a hotspot for such disputes, given its thriving technology sector and courts well-versed in patent matters. This trend signals a shifting landscape in intellectual property enforcement ti…

Friday, June 12, 2026
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USPTO Issues Show-Cause Orders for Patent Applications That Would Result in Zero-Term Patents Following Federal Circuit Ruling
LitigationUSA

USPTO Issues Show-Cause Orders for Patent Applications That Would Result in Zero-Term Patents Following Federal Circuit Ruling

In response to the In re Forest decision, the USPTO targets pending applications likely to issue without enforceable patent terms to optimize prosecution resources and reduce unne…

Following the April 3, 2025 Federal Circuit ruling in In re Forest, which clarified that provisional rights under 35 U.S.C. § 154(d) apply only when a patent issues with enforceable exclusionary rights, the USPTO has initiated a new procedural step. The Office is identifying pending patent applications that, if grante…

Thursday, June 4, 2026
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