Intellectual Property Archive » May, 2010

Intellectual Property - May, 2010

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• McGraw-Hill Wins Copyright Ruling In Textbook Case
• Comcast, TQP Settle Encryption Patent Suit
• Mattel, AmEx, Others Cut From Pic Mash-Up Patent Spat
• K&L Gates Lures MoFo IP Litigation Partner
• Cephalon Faces Another Provigil Pay-For-Delay Suit
• Deutsche, JPMorgan Off Hook For Software IP Claims
• Twitter Helps Usher In New Set Of Trademark Perils
• In The Words Of Patent Commissioner Stoll
• Sprint, Others Exit Cell Phone Antenna Patent Dispute
• Phoenix, DeviceVM Settle 'Instant-On' Secrets Spat
• Sanyo, 16 Others Added To Chip System Patent Suit
• Fed. Circ. Won't Revisit Decision To Nix Applera IP Win
• Copyright Kicks In On Application Date: 9th Circ.
• Trend Micro Cuts Deal In IPAT Data Security Case
• AT&T, Cisco, Others Face Suit Over Network Patents
• Marsh Seeks To Toss Aon's Trade Secrets Suit
• Howmedica, Wright End Knee Implant Patent Spat
• O2, Others Seek Review Of Ruling In LCD Patent Spat
• Yahoo, Facebook Back Google In YouTube IP Case
• PPC Loses Bid For Review In Cable Connector 337 Case
• Novell Strikes Deal In IPAT Data Security Patent Suit
• Mister Softee Sues Rival Vendor Over Logos, Jingle
• Fed. Circ. Affirms $16M Win For Fuji In Camera IP Fight
• Facebook, MySpace Messages Are Protected: Judge
• Spansion, Tessera Reach $130M Patent Claim Estimate
• Bruce Lee's Heirs, Ecko End IP Fight Over T-Shirts
• How To Win The Claim Construction Battle
• Bluestone Lights Up Osram, Others Over LED Patents
• USPTO Affirms Abbott Protein Patent In War With Yeda
• ITC Initiates Probe Over Blumberg Lamp Collection IP
• Verizon Targeted In Interactive TV Patent Suit
• Case Study: SEB V. Montgomery Ward
• Snuggle Maker Swipes At Rival Over Care Bears Logo
• Teva Resolves Glaxo IP Suit Over Generic Combivir
• Funai, Vizio Settle Digital TV Patent, Antitrust Battle
• Lime Wire Seeks Reconsideration Amid 'Clear Errors'
• ITC Pushes Decision In Rambus 337 Case To July
• Celgene, Barr Resolve Spat Over Generic Thalomid
• Target Quickly Exits Spat Over 4 Ethernet Patents
• Judges Go On Offensive Against Rash Of Weak Motions
• HP Hits 7 With New 337 Bid Over Ink Cartridge Patents
• Nike Shoes Predated Inventors' Patent Claims: Judge
• Mass Engineered Drops 2 From Furniture Patent Suit
• EHarmony Latest To Settle In GraphOn Patent Suit
• Verizon, DTL Settle Cell Phone Patent Dispute
• FTC Urges 2nd Circ. To Overturn Tamoxifen Precedent
• Comic Creator Loses IP Suit After Messing With 'Zohan'
• Nikon Americas Exits PACid's Encryption Patent Suit
• 'Raging Bull' Heir Appeals Loss In MGM Copyright Suit
• The Impact Of American Needle On IP And Contracts
• Producer's $3M Win Upheld In Warner Licensing Suit
• Life Tech Sues Illumina Over DNA Device Patents
• Asus Deal Cinches Saxon Computer Patent War
• Google Ends Get-Rich Scam Suit With Pacific Webworks
• Talking Head Hits Crist With Copyright Suit Over Ad
• Motorola Says Panasonic Deceived USPTO About Chip IP
• Parker Waichman, Orlando 'Yourlawyer' Spat Rages On
• Adidas, NBA Score New Venue For 'We Not Me' IP Suit
• Check Point Settles In IPAT Internet Security Patent Suit
• ILight Asks Fed. Circ. To Reinstate $5M Patent Award
• Genzyme Takes Shot At Watson Over Renvela ANDA
• ITC Launches 2nd Probe Into Chinese IP Violations
• Economic Approaches To Royalty Calculations
• Marvel Fights Kirby Heirs' Claims In Copyright Suit
• Genzyme Goes After Sandoz Again Over Hectorol
• Law360 Survey: Most Admired IP Attys
• Takeda Sues Dr. Reddy's Over Generic Actos
• Dell Settles In EMG Touch Screen Patent Suit
• Aspex Eyewear Can't Revive Case Over Frame Patent
• MoonScoop Appeals Over Soured Care Bears IP Deal
• Retractable Wins $5M Syringe Patent Suit V. Becton
• Antitrust Lawyers React To NFL's High Court Loss
• Raytheon Sues Technosoft Over Defense Software
• Apple's IAd Violates Competition, Trademark Law: Suit
• ITC Won't Review Ricoh Loss In Printer Patent Spat
• High Court Seeks SG's Input On Generic-Drug Liability
• Microlog Sues Ford, Others Over Call Center Patent
• Suit Says Merck Leaked Trade Secrets To IBM
• Counterclaims Dropped In Merck-Sandoz Patent Suit
• Coach Hits Chicago With Suit Over Counterfeit Goods
• Prada Unit Challenges Trademark Royalty Duties
• Clean, Green Tech And Patent Review
• Supreme Court Takes Up Class Action Arbitration Issue
• High Court Rejects Microsoft Appeal Of Lucent Verdict
• Justices Sack NFL's Antitrust Immunity Play
• Fed. Circ. Flexing Its Muscles With En Banc Reviews
• Secret Docs Unsealed In $1B YouTube Copyright Case
• Jessica Simpson Wants Fitness Video Award Confirmed
• Parker Hannifin's $6.5M Win In Filter IP Suit Challenged
• Fed. Circ. Revives Epson Projector Patent
• Mylan's Antitrust Claims Nixed In Prilosec IP Suit
• Huffington Post, Others Hit With Web Ad Patent Suit
• Reddy Ice IP Suit Is A Sham To Create Monopoly: ISB
• Macy's, Others Added To USEI's Ethernet Patent Suit
• The Fray, Ex-Manager Settle $3M Publishing Deal Spat
• AstraZeneca Seeks Stay Of Dr. Reddy's Fees Award
• Chadbourne Adds GE, Disney Bigwigs To IP Team
• Aspex Loses Injunction Bid In Antitrust Suit Against VSP
• CSIRO, Marvell Strike Deal In Wireless LAN Patent Feud
• Broadcom Settles With BT Over Wireless Data Patent
• India, Brazil Fight Dutch Generic Drug Seizures At WTO
• Hershey Smacks Pan Maker Over Kiss-Shaped Mold
• Sufficiency Of Infringement Complaints Post-Iqbal
• Belvedere Vodka Makers Infringed Trademark: Suit
• Consumer Groups Urge 2nd Circ. To Rehear Cipro Case
• AuthenTec Fails To Unseal Sanctions Bid In IP Feud
• Perkins Coie Grabs IP Litigator From Howard Rice
• Mitsubishi Files Antitrust Suit Over GE Patent Onslaught
• Canada, China, Others Again Listed As IP Piracy Havens
• MVTec, Others Can't Exit Machine Software Case: ITC
• IBM Strikes Deal In Database Compression Patent Suit
• German Court Revokes GSK's Advair Patent
• Elpida, Infineon Call Truce In Semiconductor Patent War
• Sharper Image Sues Licensee Over Vacuum Contract
• Schering Wins Neutrogena Sunscreen False Ad Suit
• Pom Loses Bid To Put Welch CEO On Hot Seat
• Nestle Strikes Deal In Frozen Dinner Trademark Feud
• Google, Yahoo Denied Fees In Web Search IP Case
• Samsung Settles In Skullcandy Headphone IP Suit
• Better IP Organization Equals Less IP Litigation
• 'Fly' Wins Stay Of Financial Publishing Restrictions
• 'Victor's Little Secret' Strikes Out In Trademark Case
• Braintree Loses Bid To Toss MiraLax Antitrust Suit
• Sprint Sues Palm, Sanyo, Kyocera For DTL Defense
• King Loses Injunction Bid In Skelaxin Suit V. Sandoz
• RIM, Prism Settle Dispute Over Data Security Patent
• Microsoft Takes Aim At Salesforce Over Software IP
• Alston To Remain As Counsel In Gift Card Patent Spat
• Apple, Microsoft Targeted In Online Music Patent Suit
• AMD Deal Closes Out OPTi Chipset Patent Suit
• Basketball League Sues Ex-Employees Over Secrets
• Aerocrine Resolves Apieron Patent Claims In Asset Buy
• Tsera Eyes End To Touch Pad IP Suit V. Apple, Others
• DDB Checks NHL Over Web Broadcast Patents
• Microsoft Licenses Acacia Image Resolution Patents
• Broadblast Makes Exit From Mass Message IP Suit
• Ring Cuts Nanya From Memory Patent Case
• 10 Trends In Patent Law To Watch For
• Dish Case Will Clarify Patent Law On Redesigns: Attys
• Applied Fights Off Injunction But Not $4.8M Verdict
• Record Cos. Attack Defenses In 'Ellen' Copyright Suit
• Lawmakers Plan Changes To USPTO Patent Fee Bill
• Fujinon, Motorola Resolve Camera Lens Patent Fight
• Deadline Extension Granted In 'Rear Window' Spat
• Avaya Settles With Acacia Unit In Server Patent Suit
• Chrysler Asks ITC To Probe Counterfeit Jeep Imports
• Calif. Plaintiffs Appeal Pay-For-Delay Cipro Case
• Jury Slaps Cisco With $3.7M Verdict In Wireless IP Suit
• Synchrome Sues Microsoft, NEC Over Drive Patents
• Schwab, Others Dropped From Aloft Software IP Suit
• Filene's To Settle Fendi Trademark Claims For $2.5M
• 2nd Circ. Dresses Down Porn Memoir Copyright Claims
• Sylvania Doesn't Infringe Rival's Lightbulb Patent: Judge
• Target, Coach Settle Another Bag Trademark Dispute
• ITC Takes Up Georgia-Pacific Towel Dispenser Case
• LG, Sony, Others Sued Over Data Storage Patents
• Reinventing The Way Patent Claims Are Construed
• AstraZeneca, Teva Reach Patent Deal Over Entocort
• Author Hits 'Avatar' Creators With Copyright Suit
• Fed. Circ. Nixes $34M Patent Judgment V. Hyundai
• Siemens Denied Patent Rehearing In Enzo DNA Spat
• Mylan Generic Infringes Sanofi's Uroxatral Patent: Judge
• Ariz. Appeals Court Remands Taser Trade Secrets Win
• Advanced Analogic Infringes Voltage Regulator IP: ITC
• Capacitor Patent Claim Survives Samsung Challenge
• Energy Drink Importers Infringe Red Bull Marks: ITC
• Asics Hits Skechers With Another Trademark Suit
• Adobe Hit With Patent Suit Over Acrobat Add-On
• Sleepy's Sues Macy's Over 'Mattress Pros' Marks
• Casino Machine Co. IGT Gets Rival's Patent Suit Nixed
• Aloft Hits Xerox, 13 Others With Software Patent Suit
• Microsoft To Pay $200M To End VirnetX Patent Suits
• When Is A Win A Win With Attorneys' Fees?
• Lime Wire Loses Battle, But Record Cos. Losing War
• DC Comics Sues Heirs' Atty In 'Superman' IP Suit
• Southern Mills Gets Partial Win On Fleece Patent
• Fed. Circ. Revives Cochlear Implant Patent Dispute
• Dish Gets En Banc Review Of DVR Contempt Ruling
• AIPLA, Apple Attack Stanley Works Decision
• Smith & Wesson Merger Kills Barrier Co.'s IP Suit: Atty
• Infineon Goes On Offensive Over Microprocessor Patent
• Shire Takes Shot At Actavis Over Intuniv ANDA
• FlashPoint Hits Nokia, RIM With Imaging Patent Suit
• EMS Drops Rockwell From Energy Management IP Suit
• GraphOn, Juniper Firewall IP Spat Stayed For Re-Exam
• Medicis Mulls New Solodyn IP Suit Against Mylan
• Acacia Unit, Blue Sky Settle Dispute Over GPS Patents
• Novak Duce Fights Dismissal From Storm Screen Row
• Univ. Of Texas Cuts China BAK From Battery IP Case
• Uniloc Drops Absolute From Software Patent Suit
• MonkeyMedia Targets Apple Over Software Patents
• Emcore Infringed Avago Optics Patent, ITC Affirms
• How To Defend Against False Marking Suits
• Takeda Settles Diabetes Drug Patent Dispute
• JuxtaComm, L'Occitane Resolve Data Transfer IP Spat
• ITC To Investigate Kodak Over Apple Camera Patents
• Miramax Asks Court To Slay 'Kill Bill' Copyright Suit
• 3M, News Corp. Want Final Ruling In Floor-Ads IP Case
• Inequitable Conduct Claims Stand In Yokohama Tire Suit
• 'Soul Men' Suit Against MGM Survives Dismissal Bid
• Western Union, Allstate Let Out Of Data Security IP Suit
• RealTime Strikes Again On Data Compression Patent
• Samsung Settles Open Source Software Copyright Suit
• IBM Loses Bid To Seize BGC Software In Copyright Fight
• Adorno & Yoss Picks Up 15 Attys In Wong Merger
• Deere Goes After Great Plains Over Seed Tube Patent
• Amazon, Wal-Mart Sued Over Online Music Patent
• Fed. Circ. Denies Apple Bid To Move MP3 Player Suit
• GE Unit Lumination Targets Fawoo Over LED Patents
• Jiawei Reaches Deal Over Nichia LED Patent Claims
• A Blow To Gene Patenting: Impact On Innovators
• Inventor Nabs Millions From Home Depot In Patent Spat
• Lime Wire Violated Record Labels' Copyrights: Judge
• 9th Circ. Overturns $51M Insurance Award For HP
• ASCAP Can't Charge Mobi $41M Licensing Fee: Judge
• HTC Targets Apple IPhone, IPad In Section 337 Suit
• Nintendo Sues Websites Over Pirating Devices
• Hittite Strikes Deal In Analog's Chip Patent Suit
• Novozymes Sues Danisco Over New Enzyme Patent
• Coby, Archos Settle Personal Audio MP3 Patent Spat
• King Wins Preliminary Injunction In Skelaxin Battle
• 2nd. Circ. Nixes Nationwide Secrets, ERISA Spat
• TechShell Sues Rival Over Laptop Cover Patent
• Discovery Resumes In Web IP Suit Against Microsoft
• Chrysler TM Suit Targets Jeep Hurricane Knockoffs
• NBC, Others Sued Over Search Engine Registration IP
• Hershey Sues Williams-Sonoma Over Candy Bar Mark
• Cross Match Seeks ITC Probe Of Fingerprint ID Rival
• Palm Resolves IP, Antitrust Suit Over MP3 Technology
• FreshLoc, RF Code Settle RFID Tracking Patent Suit
• Sipco Targets Siemens, Others In Wireless Patent Suit
• Cyberspace: Where Is The Security?
• GM Asked For Info On Hummer Liquidation In IP Suit
• Universal Ends Music Copyright Spat With Playlist
• ASCAP, Disney Support Viacom Against YouTube
• Mesirow Employees Ordered To Pay $2M Over Secrets
• Travelers Falls Short In Bid To Recover Defense Costs
• Ex-Mattel Worker Wants RICO Claim Nixed In Bratz Suit
• Fed. Circ. Backs IP Extension For Photocure's Metvixia
• Fair Isaac Loses New Trial Bid In Credit Scoring Suit
• DDB Targets AOL In New Web Broadcast Patent Suit
• Fed. Circ. Revives Casino Gaming Patent Spat
• Ethernet Patents Draw Fire From Intel, Marvell
• Alcatel, Acacia Unit Settle Network Server Patent Suit
• Fed. Circ. Affirms Patent Extension For Levaquin
• No Early Exit For MVTec In Cognex ITC Software Spat
• Skullcandy, Tritton Settle Integrated Audio IP Suit
• Canada's New Process For Approval Of Biosimilar Drugs
• Tyco Resolves Kimberly-Clark Breathing Tube IP Suit
• IBM, BGC Spar Over Trading System Software Rights
• Immutopics Didn't Infringe Antibody Patent: Fed. Circ.
• Nissim Gets New Shot At Enforcing DVD Settlement
• Merck, Glenmark Avoid Trial With Zetia Patent Deal
• Verizon, Cisco Hit With $500M Suit Over Patent Trust
• T-Netix, Evercom License Jail Phone Patents To Rival
• Viewsonic Settles Sony Display Patent Case In ITC
• Fly Loses Bid To Reverse 'Hot News' Injunction
• 'Kill Bill' Copyright Suit Sent To Central District Of Calif.
• DNA Patent In Monsanto Suit Upheld On Re-Exam
• Ford, Paice Rev Up Hybrid IP Scrap With Dueling Suits
• Micro Health Latest To Settle Mannatech's Patent Suit
• ITC Declines To Review Dismissals In Cognex Probe
• Effective Advocacy In Patent Mediation
• Target Appeals Denial Of JMOL In Baby Stroller IP Suit
• Display Technologies Sues Rival Over Anti-Theft IP
• Buffalo Exits Infineon-Elpida Memory Patent Feud
• Qwest Strikes Deal In Tierra VoIP Patent Suit
• Inequitable Conduct Ripe For Review, Attys Say
• Watson Gets License From Teva As Part Of Settlement
• Photog Sues Smithsonian Over Wounded Knee Pics
• Mattel Faces IP Suit Over Planned Educational Toy
• Divided Fed. Circ. Nixes Rehearing Of Mirapex Spat
• Trend Micro, M86 Security Exit Word-Check IP Suit
• 9th Circ. Affirms Volkswagen, Audi Logo IP Win
• Drug Mart Tallman, Purdue Settle In OxyContin MDL
• LG Strikes Deal In Tune Hunter Music ID Patent Suit
• Nokia Files Another Patent Suit Over Apple's IPhone
• Twitter, MySpace, Others Face Web Media Patent Suit
• American Eagle, Payless Eye End To Trademark Spat
• HP, Dell Settle In Fenner Ethernet Switch Patent Suit
• Nisus, Veritec Face False Marking Suits
• Trustee Moves To Reclaim Tavern On The Green Name
• ValueClick Settles In Netscape Web Ad Patent Suit
• Final Defendant Exits Fowler Woods Online Ad IP Suit
• Manley Tries To Force Settlement In Wham-O Toy Suit
• 'DNA: Not Patentable Subject Matter' — Counterpoint
• Visteon Goes After MiTAC With GPS Patent Suit
• Veoh Last To Settle In Quito Web Media Patent Suit
• Medicis, Ranbaxy Forge Pact For Solodyn Generic
• Versace Nets $20M From Retailers In Counterfeiting Suit
• Goldman Faces $3M Copyright Suit Over Data Access
• FTC Fights For Antitrust Claims In DuPont Secrets Case
• Fed. Circ. Upholds Emcore Fiber Optics Patents
• Remote Software IP Suit V. Apple, Others Nears End
• USPTO Bearing Down On Backlog: Deputy Director
• Oprah's Co. Seeks Fish & Richardson Info In Patent Suit
• Claims Trimmed In Pom False Ad Suit Against Coke
• Williams Mullen Adds IP Partners In Va., NC
• Health Partners, Medica Drop OxyContin Antitrust Suit
• Lilly Redoubles Fight Against Watson Evista Generic
• Fed. Circ. Hands Win To Limelight In Level 3 Fight
• Xenomics, Sequenom To Arbitrate $300M Contract Spat
• Western Union Can't Appeal Award Against MoneyGram
• Validity Ruling Sparks Rolls-Royce Jet Engine IP Suit
• FASB Faces Antitrust, IP Misuse Claims
• Covidien's Restoril Dose Patent Deemed Obvious
• Front Row Hits MLB With Hand-Held Video Patent Suit
• 'Levinson Axelrod Sucks' Suit Survives Dismissal Bid
• An IP Trifecta For Production Configurations
• Google Seeks Ruling That DMCA Protects 'Illegal' Links
• Andrew Slips TruePosition Bid For More Damages
• Dr. Reddy's Prilosec Fees Bid Sends Judge Reeling
• Rambus, Qualcomm Shape EU Cooperation Guidelines
• Deal Site Loses Bid To Toss EDGAR Copyright Suit
• ITC Vet Joins WilmerHale IP Litigation Group In DC
• ITC Launches Investigation Of IP Infringement In China
• Sony Wants Taiwan Courts' Help In ITC TV Patent Case
• Ex-Foley Attys Launch Women-Owned IP Boutique
• Lawmakers Back USPTO Bid To Hold On To Fees
• Photo Compilation Rights Don't Cover Single Pics: Judge
• CSI Fights Consultant Over Ownership Of Wireless IP
• Wal-Mart Settles ADA Consulting Firm's Contract Suit
• 9th Circ. Clears Jaco In Fridge Recycling Case
• Pondering First Sale Doctrine And Foreign-Made Goods
• AT&T, Others Face Suit Over Videoconference Patent
• Lilly Targets Watson Over Osteoporosis Drug ANDA
• ITC Shuts Door On Safe Skies' Luggage Lock Probe
• SanDisk Sues Kingston, Imation Over Flash Patents
• Reddy Ice Sues Texas Rival Over Ice-Bagging Patent
• Lennon Video Rights Case On Way To 1st Circ. Again
• Louis Vuitton Appeals Reversal Of $11M Trademark Win
• Dickstein Snaps Up King & Spalding Trademark Gurus
• Garmin Loses Bid For Pioneer Licensing Info In ITC Suit
• Cuervo Challenges Maker's Mark Trademark Win
• GS CleanTech Launches Ethanol Processing IP Suits
• Wyeth's Bid To Extend Cattle Drug Patent Trampled
• ITC Fights For Regulatory Power Over Bankruptcy Stays
• Google Seeks New Claims Construction In Ad IP Suit
• ITC Won't Trim Ricoh's Printer Patent Case
• Mama Cares V. Nutriset: Sad Case Of No Controversy?
• Sequoia Dropped From E-Voting Patent Case
• Attys Faulted In Princess Di Trademark Case
• Greenberg Escapes Surgeons' $10M Malpractice Suit
• USPTO Panel Rejects Human Stem Cell Patent
• Sidergas Wins Access To Info In Wire Container IP Suit
• Chase Says Ex-Employee Stole Info For Morgan Stanley
• CompX Denied Injunction In Keyboard Support IP Suit
• AstraZeneca Initiates 9 IP Suits Over Crestor ANDAs
• High Court Rebuffs Bayer Bid To Revive Yasmin Patent
• Jordache Tries To Trim Actor Scalia's Trademark Suit
• Sanyo, HP, RIM Settle Minerva Mobile Media IP Suit
• Mike's Train House Toy Patent Spat Chugs Along
• NetAirus Targets Apple Over Wireless Handset Patent
• Jury Awards Soverain $2.5M In E-Commerce IP Suit
• Record Labels Can Seek Downloader Identities: 2nd Circ.
• Huawei, Others Slammed With Traffic Alert Patent Suit
• AUO Off Hook For Infringement In LG LCD Patent Battle
• Jury Finds Acacia Unit's GUI Patents Invalid
• Rasco, Subtechnique Settle With Cognex In 337 Case
• Photographer Denied Cert In Photo Beef V. NY Times
• Visa, M&T Bank Resolve Actus E-Payment Patent Spat
• 3 Myths Of In-House Attorney-Client Privilege