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Disney may not use InterDigital's advanced video compression technology on its streaming platforms in Germany. The Regional Court Munich has issued a…
Disney may not use InterDigital's advanced video compression technology on its streaming platforms in Germany. The Regional Court Munich has issued an injunction against the US entertainment company. Earlier this year,…
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Disney may not use InterDigital's advanced video compression technology on its streaming platforms in Germany. The Regional Court Munich has issued an injunction against the US entertainment company. Earlier this year,…
Leading medical technology company Becton Dickinson and Company (BD) has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Baxter International Inc., claiming that Baxter has unlawfully used BD’s patented technologies in it...
Regularly check our site to learn about PCT filing and more crucial ideas. The patent Cooperation Treaty is known as PCT. It is an international agreement that has more than 150 members. Submitting a single PCT applic...
IIPLA News reviews a fresh appellate development affecting timing strategy and disclaimer analysis in pharmaceutical patent litigation.
Intellectual property (IP) is an essential component of any high-tech start-up's business strategy. However, navigating the complex landscape of IP law can be challenging, and there are many potential pitfalls that st...
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) authorities around the world are stepping up their efforts to combat the growing threat of intellectual property (IP) theft. IP theft, which involves the unauthorized use or copying...
Disney may not use InterDigital's advanced video compression technology on its streaming platforms in Germany. The Regional Court Munich has issued a…
Disney may not use InterDigital's advanced video compression technology on its streaming platforms in Germany. The Regional Court Munich has issued an injunction against the US entertainment company. Earlier this year,…
High Court Upholds Lanham Act Name Clause, Clarifies Copyright Damages, and Considers Scope of Profits in Trademark Disputes
The U.S. Supreme Court concluded its 2023-24 term with significant decisions impacting intellectual property law, including a unanimous ruling on the Lanham Act’s name clause and a split decision on the timing of copyright damages. As the 2024-25 term begins, the Court has agreed to hear additional IP cases while decl…
A year of pivotal court decisions, evolving litigation venues, and increased focus on technology-driven IP cases reshapes the U.S. intellectual property landscape.
The year 2024 proved transformative for U.S. intellectual property litigation, marked by steady case volumes, landmark Supreme Court and Federal Circuit decisions, and a surge in disputes involving artificial intelligence and trade secrets. Shifts in venue dynamics, the end of Chevron Deference, and the growing influe…
Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc. secures key tax victory as court rules patent defense expenses are immediately deductible business costs
In a landmark decision, the Federal Circuit has ruled that generic pharmaceutical companies may deduct legal expenses incurred in defending Hatch-Waxman patent litigation as ordinary and necessary business expenses. The ruling, which affirms a lower court's decision in favor of Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., clarifies…
Actavis Laboratories secures key tax ruling affirming deductibility of Hatch-Waxman patent litigation expenses tied to ANDA filings
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed that generic drug manufacturers may immediately deduct patent litigation expenses incurred in connection with Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) filings under the Hatch-Waxman Act. The decision, favoring Actavis Laboratories, clarifies that such litig…
NBA legend George Gervin and NFL rookie Caleb Williams file competing trademark applications for 'Iceman,' with UFC's Chuck Liddell also in the mix.
A dispute over the trademark rights to the nickname 'Iceman' has surfaced between basketball Hall of Famer George Gervin and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Both have filed applications to register the mark for commercial use, but UFC veteran Chuck Liddell's earlier filings could complicate the outcome. The…
Washington’s annual Notorious Markets List again accuses major Chinese platforms, including units owned by Alibaba Group, of failing to curb trade of…
Washington’s annual Notorious Markets List again accuses major Chinese platforms, including units owned by Alibaba Group, of failing to curb trade of counterfeit goods Updated list comes as economic ties between the sup…
are not victimless crimes — criminals take advantage of people looking for a good deal and steal proprietary information from American businesses. These crimes impact Americans at the individual and national level. Fake goods sold at low prices harm our families and friends; dangerous and cheap goods flooding the market harm our economy and the country at large. Stolen data and proprietary information directly harm businesses and consumers, too. HSI is a key player in the U.S. government’s fight against intellectual property theft and actively investigates illicit imports and pirated content that violate rights holders’ copyrights and trademarks. HSI prioritizes its intellectual property investigations to address the most egregious criminal schemes that threaten U.S. economic and national security and public health and safety. Every year, people and businesses import trillions of dollars in goods into the United States. Unfortunately, some people and companies don’t follow U.S. laws.
A three-legged shark wearing Nike sneakers named Tralalero Tralala; Tung Tung Tung Sahur, a stick with a face, arms, and legs holding a baseball bat;…
A three-legged shark wearing Nike sneakers named Tralalero Tralala; Tung Tung Tung Sahur, a stick with a face, arms, and legs holding a baseball bat; a cappuccino cup wearing a tutu and pointe shoes called Ballerina Cap…