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Global IP Developments: Turkey's Plain Packaging, Pakistan IPO Praised by WIPO, and '.amazon' Domain Dispute Resurfaces
CounterfeitingGlobal

Global IP Developments: Turkey's Plain Packaging, Pakistan IPO Praised by WIPO, and '.amazon' Domain Dispute Resurfaces

Recent international trademark and counterfeiting updates include major seizures, policy shifts, and ongoing domain name conflicts impacting rights holders worldwide.

This comprehensive report covers key intellectual property developments including a significant counterfeit Nike sneaker seizure by US Customs, Turkey's upcoming plain packaging mandate for tobacco, Pakistan's IP Office praised by WIPO for Madrid Protocol preparations, and renewed uncertainty over the '.amazon' top-le…

Friday, December 7, 2018
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Bayer Prevails in Cross-Border FLANAX Trademark Dispute Against Belmora in U.S. Courts
PatentsUSA

Bayer Prevails in Cross-Border FLANAX Trademark Dispute Against Belmora in U.S. Courts

U.S. courts affirm foreign trademark rights and TTAB authority in landmark case impacting international brand protection strategies

A U.S. District Court in Virginia granted summary judgment to Bayer AG, dismissing Belmora’s claims to the FLANAX trademark and upholding prior TTAB cancellation of Belmora’s registration. The case underscores the ability of foreign trademark owners to enforce rights in the U.S. based on foreign use, reshaping traditi…

Wednesday, November 14, 2018
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Indiana University Reports Strong Technology Transfer Performance in 2017-18 Fiscal Year
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Indiana University Reports Strong Technology Transfer Performance in 2017-18 Fiscal Year

IU Innovation and Commercialization Office highlights record disclosures, licensing agreements, and patent issuances supporting research commercialization

Indiana University’s Innovation and Commercialization Office (ICO) announced robust technology transfer results for the 2017-18 fiscal year, building on a three-year record-setting trend. The office facilitated 171 invention disclosures, 46 licensing agreements, and secured 141 patents, generating $3.4 million in lice…

Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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Surge in Third-Party Financing Transforms Patent Litigation Landscape in the U.S.
LitigationUSA

Surge in Third-Party Financing Transforms Patent Litigation Landscape in the U.S.

Growing industry of non-recourse funding reshapes how patent infringement cases are financed and litigated, with key considerations for plaintiffs and counsel

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
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ViiV Healthcare Initiates Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against Gilead Sciences Over Bictegravir in US and Canada
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ViiV Healthcare Initiates Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against Gilead Sciences Over Bictegravir in US and Canada

Specialist HIV company ViiV Healthcare files litigation asserting patent rights on dolutegravir-related compounds against Gilead’s bictegravir-containing HIV treatment

ViiV Healthcare, majority-owned by GSK, has commenced patent infringement proceedings against Gilead Sciences Inc. in both the United States and Canada. The litigation concerns Gilead’s triple combination HIV drug containing bictegravir, which ViiV alleges infringes its patents covering dolutegravir and related chemic…

Monday, July 2, 2018
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University of Montana to Host Seventh Annual IP Day Featuring AI and Innovation Law Discussions
AI & IPUSA

University of Montana to Host Seventh Annual IP Day Featuring AI and Innovation Law Discussions

The 2026 IP Day in Montana spotlights AI regulation, USPTO outreach, and ethical AI use in legal practice

The Blewett School of Law at the University of Montana and the Intellectual Property Law Section of the Montana Bar will convene the seventh annual IP Day in Montana on March 27, 2026. This event will focus on emerging issues in artificial intelligence and intellectual property law, featuring keynote insights from Pro…

Friday, March 2, 2018
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Characters for Hire Seeks Summary Judgment Against Disney’s Copyright and Trademark Claims, Citing Naked Cowboy Precedent
LitigationUSA

Characters for Hire Seeks Summary Judgment Against Disney’s Copyright and Trademark Claims, Citing Naked Cowboy Precedent

New York-based Characters for Hire challenges Disney’s infringement allegations, arguing costumes fall outside copyright protection and trademark claims lack confusion element

Characters for Hire, LLC, a live entertainment company renting performers portraying Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm characters, filed a motion for summary judgment in the Southern District of New York to dismiss copyright and trademark infringement claims brought by The Walt Disney Company. Disney alleges unauthorized…

Saturday, October 28, 2017
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Navigating IP Licensing and Antitrust Compliance in U.S. and EU Markets
CopyrightUSA

Navigating IP Licensing and Antitrust Compliance in U.S. and EU Markets

Key Legal Considerations for Companies Engaged in Intellectual Property Licensing Across Jurisdictions

Companies operating in both the United States and the European Union must carefully navigate the intersection of intellectual property licensing and antitrust law. Understanding the regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in these jurisdictions is essential to avoid legal pitfalls and foster competitive busi…

Wednesday, August 2, 2017
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University of Kentucky OTC Celebrates Inventors at Inaugural Patent Palooza Event
LicensingUSA

University of Kentucky OTC Celebrates Inventors at Inaugural Patent Palooza Event

The Office of Technology Commercialization honors 43 inventors and highlights patent achievements and licensing successes from fiscal year 2016

The University of Kentucky’s Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) hosted its first Patent Palooza to recognize inventors and commercialization milestones, including 30 patents issued and multiple licensing agreements. The event underscored the university’s commitment to advancing intellectual property and fost…

Tuesday, April 11, 2017
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Supreme Court Rules Design Patent Damages Can Be Limited to Components, Overturning $400M Apple Award Against Samsung
PatentsUSA

Supreme Court Rules Design Patent Damages Can Be Limited to Components, Overturning $400M Apple Award Against Samsung

In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court narrows the scope of 'article of manufacture' under design patent law, remanding the case for further proceedings on damages allocation

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that damages for design patent infringement under 35 U.S.C. §289 may be limited to profits attributable to a component of a multi-part product rather than the entire product. This ruling overturns a nearly $400 million damages award to Apple against Samsung for smartphone design…

Tuesday, December 6, 2016
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Northern District of California Rules Intellectual Property Exclusion Does Not Bar Insurance Coverage for Patent License Dispute
LitigationUSA

Northern District of California Rules Intellectual Property Exclusion Does Not Bar Insurance Coverage for Patent License Dispute

Court finds claims arising from contractual rights under patent licensing agreement fall outside insurer’s intellectual property exclusion

In a significant ruling, the Northern District of California held that an intellectual property exclusion in a commercial insurance policy did not preclude coverage for claims brought under a patent licensing agreement. The court determined that claims based on breach of contract, rather than direct patent infringemen…

Friday, August 26, 2016
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USPTO Cancels Washington Redskins Trademarks Citing Disparagement of Native Americans
PatentsUSA

USPTO Cancels Washington Redskins Trademarks Citing Disparagement of Native Americans

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board rules team name disparaging; Redskins to appeal decision

The United States Patent and Trademark Office's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board has canceled several Washington Redskins trademarks, ruling that the team name is disparaging to Native Americans. The decision, stemming from a 2006 challenge by Native American plaintiffs, does not mandate a name change but removes fede…

Wednesday, June 18, 2014
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Experts Testify on Intellectual Property Challenges Ahead of US-EU TTIP Negotiations
TrademarksUSA

Experts Testify on Intellectual Property Challenges Ahead of US-EU TTIP Negotiations

Stakeholders urge transparency, cooperation, and caution in shaping IP provisions for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

During the first day of the Obama Administration’s Trade Policy Staff Committee hearing on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), witnesses representing diverse interests provided detailed testimony on intellectual property issues anticipated to be contentious in upcoming US-EU trade talks. Key the…

Wednesday, May 29, 2013
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Honeywell Initiates Patent Infringement Suit Against Nest Labs Over Thermostat Technologies
PatentsUSA

Honeywell Initiates Patent Infringement Suit Against Nest Labs Over Thermostat Technologies

The Minnesota-based tech giant alleges Nest Labs and retailer Best Buy violate seven patents covering innovative thermostat features and seeks injunction and damages

Honeywell has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota against Nest Labs, Inc., accusing the smart thermostat maker of infringing seven patents related to thermostat operation, programming, and energy-saving technologies. The suit also names Best Buy Co., Inc., a ret…

Monday, February 6, 2012
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Supreme Court Rules Against Patenting of BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes in Landmark ACLU Case
PatentsUSA

Supreme Court Rules Against Patenting of BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes in Landmark ACLU Case

The 2013 ruling invalidated patents on key breast and ovarian cancer genes, affirming that human genes are products of nature and cannot be patented.

In a pivotal decision on June 13, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down patents on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which are linked to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. The ruling followed a lawsuit initiated by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Public Patent Foundation (PUBPAT) on behalf of a broad…

Friday, October 9, 2009
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