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Texas Patent Litigation Sees Shifts Amid Judicial Reassignment and Case Filings Trends
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Texas Patent Litigation Sees Shifts Amid Judicial Reassignment and Case Filings Trends

Western and Eastern Districts of Texas Remain Central to U.S. Patent Disputes Despite Changes in Case Assignment Procedures

Patent litigation in Texas experienced notable changes in 2022 following a judicial order that altered case assignment in the Western District. While filings in the Western District of Texas (WDTX) declined after the order, the drop was less severe than anticipated, and Judge Alan Albright continued to preside over a…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Texas Patent Litigation Sees Shifts Amid Judicial Reassignment and Case Filings Trends

Patent litigation in Texas experienced notable changes in 2022 following a judicial order that altered case assignment in the Western District. While filings in the Western District of Texas (WDTX) declined after the order, the drop was less severe than anticipated, and Judge Alan Albright continued to preside over a…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Becton Dickinson Sues Baxter Over Infusion Pump Patents

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...

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Detailed Information About PCT Filing

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...

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Texas Patent Litigation Sees Shifts Amid Judicial Reassignment and Case Filings Trends
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Texas Patent Litigation Sees Shifts Amid Judicial Reassignment and Case Filings Trends

Western and Eastern Districts of Texas Remain Central to U.S. Patent Disputes Despite Changes in Case Assignment Procedures

Patent litigation in Texas experienced notable changes in 2022 following a judicial order that altered case assignment in the Western District. While filings in the Western District of Texas (WDTX) declined after the order, the drop was less severe than anticipated, and Judge Alan Albright continued to preside over a…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Moderna to Pay Up to $2.25B to Settle COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Lawsuit
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Moderna to Pay Up to $2.25B to Settle COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Lawsuit

Biotechnology company Moderna has agreed to pay up to $2.25 billion to settle patent litigation over technology used in its COVID-19 vaccine, resolving a dispute with Arbutus Biop…

Biotechnology company Moderna has agreed to pay up to $2.25 billion to settle patent litigation over technology used in its COVID-19 vaccine, resolving a dispute with Arbutus Biopharma and Genevant Sciences. The lawsuits alleged that Moderna’s vaccine relied on patented lipid nanoparticle delivery systems, a technolog…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Supreme Court Issues Key Rulings and Hears New Cases on Intellectual Property in 2024
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Supreme Court Issues Key Rulings and Hears New Cases on Intellectual Property in 2024

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…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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U.S. IP Litigation in 2024: Supreme Court Rulings, Venue Shifts, and the Rise of AI and Trade Secret Disputes
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U.S. IP Litigation in 2024: Supreme Court Rulings, Venue Shifts, and the Rise of AI and Trade Secret Disputes

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…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Federal Circuit Confirms Generic Drugmakers Can Deduct Hatch-Waxman Litigation Costs
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Federal Circuit Confirms Generic Drugmakers Can Deduct Hatch-Waxman Litigation Costs

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…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Who Owns ‘Iceman’? George Gervin Challenges Caleb Williams in Trademark Showdown
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Trademark Battle Emerges Over 'Iceman' Name Between George Gervin and Caleb Williams

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…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Opus administrators facilitate £145k pre-pack deal for Glasgow’s HVS
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Hydrogen Vehicle Systems’ Intellectual Property Acquired in £145,000 Pre-Pack Sale Amid Administration

Glasgow-based hydrogen truck innovator’s assets transferred to connected entity following collapse and significant workforce reductions.

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems Ltd (HVS), a Glasgow-based pioneer in hydrogen-electric vehicle technology, has entered administration after prolonged financial difficulties. Administrators from Opus Restructuring facilitated a £145,000 pre-pack sale of the company’s intellectual property and assets to H2 Vehicle Systems Ltd…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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US says China has failed to crack down on copyright infringement, IP piracy
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US says China has failed to crack down on copyright infringement, IP piracy

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…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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IP Strategy And Leadership: Insights From The Front Line
TrademarksGlobal

Global IP Leadership: Practical Strategies for Brand Protection and Growth

Insights from Atlassian and Uncommon Creative Studio Reveal Evolving Approaches to International IP Management

As multinational companies navigate increasingly complex intellectual property landscapes, legal leaders from Atlassian and Uncommon Creative Studio share their perspectives on aligning IP strategy with commercial objectives, adapting to jurisdictional challenges, and leveraging technology. Their experiences underscor…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Tokyo Court Imposes Prison Sentence and Fine for Spoiler-Filled Copyright Infringement
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Tokyo Court Imposes Prison Sentence and Fine for Spoiler-Filled Copyright Infringement

Godzilla and Overlord Rights Holders Secure Criminal Conviction Against Website Owner for Detailed Plot Summaries

A Tokyo District Court has sentenced a website owner to 18 months in prison and imposed a fine exceeding $6,000 for publishing spoiler-heavy posts containing extensive plot details and images from the films Godzilla Minus One and the anime series Overlord. The conviction, initiated by complaints from major Japanese co…

Thursday, April 30, 2026
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Law Ministry Calls to Stop the Piracy on Sports Broadcasts
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Indonesian Law Ministry Urges Stronger Measures Against Sports Broadcast Piracy

Director General Hermansyah Siregar highlights the need for public awareness and legal compliance to protect the nation’s sports industry.

The Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights has reiterated its commitment to combating the widespread piracy of sports broadcasts. Director General of Intellectual Property Hermansyah Siregar emphasized the critical role of intellectual property protection in sustaining a competitive sports industry and called for…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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