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Intellectual Property - September, 2025

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• NJ Fed Courts Tighten Rules On Anti-Counterfeiting Suits
• Judge Plans To Let ITC Take Lead In Apple Watch Patent Fight
• Robotics AI Co. Says It Didn't Infringe Imaging Patents
• Anthropic Judge Greenlights 'Historic' $1.5B Copyright Deal
• Fed. Circ. Snubs Patent Atty's Bid To Join Toddler Mat IP Case
• Judge Grants Limited Sanctions In Sports Betting Secrets Suit
• Dr. Reddy's To Keep Generic Cancer Drug Off Market Until 2030
• TM Dispute Over DIY Dentures Dismissed In NC
• Costco Loses Bid To Slip Ugg Maker's Copycat IP Suit
• Mexican TV Distributor Fights Contempt In Fox Sports TM Row
• NC BBQ Chain Nets Deal To End Trademark Fight With Flagship
• XAI Claims OpenAI Poached Employees For Trade Secrets
• Feds Want USPTO Union Suits Over Trump Order Reassigned
• Playing Softball Makes Me A Better Lawyer
• Full Fed. Circ. Won't Reconsider IPR Estoppel Decision
• And Now A Word From The Panel: Choosing MDL Venues
• Fed. Circ. Affirms Dismissal Of Patent Suit Against Aldi
• Antitrust Pro Back At Jenner & Block From Fish & Richardson
• Fed. Circ. In August: A Framework For AIA Derivation Disputes
• Pool Design Patent Owner Loses Bid For Fed. Circ. Rehearing
• Fed. Circ. Revives Apex Bank's TM Bid Over TTAB Error
• Crocs Kicks Rival's Defamation Suit To The Curb
• AML Software Sues Athena Bitcoin Over Source Code Theft
• USPTO Touts Declining Patent Backlog, Eyes Bigger Drop
• EcoFactor Tells Justices Patent Rules Usurp Role Of Juries
• NY Appeals Court Backs Drug Co.'s $6.5M Contract Case Win
• Swimmers, Divers Rip School, NIL Deal After Team Dropped
• Course Hero Operator Must Face School's Copyright, TM Claims
• Arcturus Sues AbbVie, Capstan Alleging Trade Secret Theft
• USPTO's Track One A Reliable Patent Pathway Amid Backlog
• How New Rule On Illustrative Aids Is Faring In Federal Courts
• Fed. Circ. Vacates $181M Patent Verdict Against AT&T, Nokia
• IP Feud Over 'Shark Tank'-Backed Comb Settles Before Trial
• Merrill Lynch Accuses Ex-Staff, Schwab, Investor Of IP Theft
• Microsoft Cleared In Software Patent Case In Utah
• Innoscience Claims ITC Ban Over Invalidated Patent Is 'Unjust'
• Judge Says No Dispute Exists In Video File Licensing Case
• ITC's IP Cases Mainly Target Computer And Telecom Products
• Blank Rome Hires Bicoastal Pair Of Patent Attys
• What Novel NIL Suit Reveals About College Sports Landscape
• Judge Sends Pandora IP Claims Back To Special Master
• Law School's Missed Lessons: Mastering Time Management
• Labcorp, Natera Resolve DNA Sequencing IP Suits Midtrial
• Ex-Patent Commissioner Is Latest To Move To Private Practice
• CBP Says It Didn't Coordinate With Apple In Import Ban Case
• Eli Lilly Deal In Weight Loss Drugs Trademark Suit Hits Snag
• Sandisk Gets Support In 'Settled Expectations' Challenge
• Daybreak Wins Injunction Over EverQuest Copycat
• Fed. Circ. Gives Bayer Chance To Save Xarelto Patent Claims
• Apple Gets Judge To Ax MyPort Patent Suit Under Alice
• How Attys Are Riding The Mass. Biotech 'Roller Coaster'
• Cantor Fitzgerald, Citibank Hit With Trading Patent Suits
• Fed Circ. Won't Rehear Dolby's Bid To Identify PTAB Party
• Gibson Gets $1 Guitar TM Award Upped To $168K
• Judge Slams Hogan Estate's Standing For Sex Tape Film Suit
• Minnesota's Deepfake Crackdown Foreshadows Legal Clashes
• Admin Argues Copyright Chief Seeks 'Sweeping Remedies'
• Westlaw Notes Uncopyrightable, AI Company Tells 3rd Circ.
• How Hyperlinks Are Changing E-Discovery Responsibilities
• Cannabis Fertilizer Cos. Say They've Made Peace In TM Case
• 4th Jury Will Consider MGA, T.I.'s OMG Doll Dispute
• Judge Gets More Details On Proposed $1.5B Anthropic IP Deal
• Intel, Apple Hit With Patent Suit Over Transceiver Tech
• Newman Urges Full DC Circ. To Let Judges Sue Their Courts
• Lighting Patent Case Against Warner Bros., Sony Stays Alive
• Judge Tosses TM Suit Over Doctored Photo Of Protesters
• Stewart Wants More Info On Nixed Chip Patent In $11M Verdict
• Hasbro Faces Copyright Suit Over Star Wars Helmet Inserts
• Social Media Co. Calls For Disqualification Of Influencer's Atty
• Pa. Court Backs Toss Of Malpractice Suit Against NY Atty
• Stewart Issues Mixed Bag Of Referrals, Denied Petitions
• Squires Confirmation Has Patent Attys Hoping For Stability
• Call For Gov't Cut Of University Patent Cash Spurs Concern
• PTAB Invalidates Johns Hopkins Patent In Keytruda Fight
• AmEx Trounces Rewards Programs Patent Infringement Suit
• Meta Says Eminem Publishers' Copyright Suit Lacks Specifics
• DC Judge Cuts Proud Boys Atty's Bill To Researcher
• 'Drop' Maker Blumhouse Accused Of Ripping Off Horror Script
• Beaming Up Lessons From William Shatner's Failed Patent Bid
• Moderna Wants Fed. Circ. Reversal Of Vax Patent Invalidation
• Prince's Estate Seeks To Toss 'Purple Rain' Star's TM Suit
• Judge Overturns Maxell's $112M Patent Win Against Samsung
• Air Charter Co. Says Rival Bribed Ex-Worker For Insider Info
• Greenberg Traurig Adds Venture Capital Atty From O'Melveny
• USPTO's Top Solicitors To Leave Amid Continued Shake-Ups
• UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
• Entain Sues Matched Betting Biz Over TM Infringement
• Kong Toy Owners Blame Each Other For Deal Breach
• Fed. Circ.'s PTAB Prior Art Ruling Risks Havoc, Justices Told
• Philip Morris Gets Swedish Match Deal Case Stubbed Out
• Fed. Circ. Hears 'Settled Expectations' Are 'Lawless' In IP Feud
• NC Judge Trims Feud Over Middle School Dance Team Name
• NPE Asks To Drop Samsung Patent Suit Watched By Gov't
• NC Coastal Pool Co. Can't Exit Trademark Dispute Early
• Former NRA President's Suit Split, Partially Moved To Va.
• AI Firm's Ex-CTO Barred From Using Trade Secrets
• Fox Can't Strike Distributor's Evidence In Sports IP Fight
• Citing Lashify, ITC Finds Domestic Industry In Vape Case
• Pet Food Tray Sellers Sue Rival Over Patent Complaints
• Senate Confirms Squires To Lead USPTO
• Steptoe Adds Jones Day Biotech Patent Pro To NY Office
• Colibri Wants Full Fed. Circ. To Rethink Medtronic Patent Case
• The Pros And Cons Of Levying Value-Based Fees On Patents
• Dorsey & Whitney IP Atty Joins Foley Hoag In Denver
• Strategies To Get The Most Out Of A Mock Jury Exercise
• DOJ Seeks Rehearing On Copyright Chief's Reinstatement
• Writing Musicals Makes Me A Better Lawyer
• Alston & Bird Adds Ex-K&L Gates IP Litigator In Chicago
• Sheppard Mullin Lands 21-Atty IP Team From Ropes & Gray
• Litigation Spending To Keep Growing As Biz Risks Run High
• 'It Doesn't Look Good': CoComelon Foe Faces Uphill IP Fight
• PTAB Told Variations From Prior Rulings Require Explanation
• AM Radio Bill Makes It Through House Committee, Again
• Frontier Copyright Row Triggered Duty To Defend, Court Says
• Don Jr.-Backed Patent Co. Hires Nokia Licensing Exec
• Morgan & Morgan Hauls Disney Into Court Over TM Concern
• Posting Standards Violates Copyright, ASTM Tells 3rd Circ.
• Magistrate Says Cloud IP Suit Dismissal Should Be Permanent
• Anthropic, Reddit Spar Over Keeping AI Case In Federal Court
• Between The Lines Of EPO's Adoption Of Color Drawings
• Del. Judge Boosts American Axle's $4M IP Win By $1.2M
• Fed. Circ. Backs Rejection Of Sterling Silver Patent App
• Nonprofit Loses TM Injunction Bid Against 'Making PA Better'
• Fed. Circ. Revives Hard Disk Patent Suit Against Seagate
• Celeb Photo Agency Sues Over Decade-Old Farley Picture Use
• Sky-High AI Valuations Are Reshaping Dealmaking Playbook
• Adapting To Private Practice: From Va. AUSA To Mid-Law
• Pinsent Masons-Led Rouse Acquires Rival European IP Firm
• IP Attorneys Aren't Playing Into Pokémon Patent Panic
• Patent Owner Wants Fed. Circ. Revival Of Salesforce Suit
• Fed. Circ. Won't Look At USAA's Nixed $223M Patent Verdicts
• 4th Circ. Asked To Rehear 'Inspire' Dance Team Case
• 2 Fed. Circ. Rulings Underscore Patent Prosecution Pitfalls
• The Patent Workforce Is Attracting Fewer Attys, More Agents
• Judge Orders Bench Trial On Key Issue In Sirius Patent Case
• Jazz Can't Escape Antitrust Claims Over Sleep Disorder IP
• Doximity Says AI Startup Using Lawsuits To Thwart Rivals
• Disney, WB, Universal Sue Chinese AI Firm Alleging IP Theft
• Travelers Must Cover Scholastic's IP Suit Costs, Not Damages
• Fed. Circ. Brushes Off Wig Grip Patent Case
• Dickinson Wright Adds IP Ace In Austin From PayPal
• 7 Document Review Concepts New Attorneys Need To Know
• Jazz Loses Bid To Block Avadel From Seeking Sleep Drug OK
• AbbVie Settles Rinvoq Litigation, Blocks Generics Until 2037
• Bayer Urges 9th Circ. Not To Revive Tevra Flea, Tick Meds Suit
• Ex-PTAB Leader Reflects On USPTO After Leaving Agency
• Stewart Says New Policies Seek Fairness For Patent Owners
• Eli Lilly Fights $278M Drug Royalties Ruling At 9th Circ.
• High Times Magazine Brings TM Infringement Action
• Full Fed. Circ. Urged To Check Revived Dumbbell Patent
• Roku Gets Judge To Ax Claims In 7 Media Patents Under Alice
• 2nd Circ. Backs Jimmy Kimmel In George Santos IP Fight
• X Corp., X Social Media Settle TM Fight Over Twitter Rebrand
• Fed. Circ. Rulings Refine Patent Claim Construction Standards
• Software Co. Defends Contempt Order Against Womble Atty
• Record Labels, Internet Archive Settle Copyright Feud
• USPTO Regional Director Joins Holland & Hart In Denver
• Avoiding Unforced Evidentiary Errors At Trial
• Fed. Circ. OKs PTAB Denial Of Motorola Lens Patent Challenge
• Google Gets IP Claims Against Some AI Products Tossed
• Dentons Ducks Chinese Vape-Maker's Hacking Suit
• Stewart Issues New Slate Of Discretionary Denials
• Tootsie Roll Sues Rival Candy Seller Over 'Tootsi' Mark
• Jury Awards Mallinckrodt $9.5M In Nitric Oxide Patent Suit
• Novartis Takes Entresto Bench Trial Loss To Fed. Circ.
• Hytera Fights Motorola's Contempt Bid Over Subsidiary Sale
• Shein Uses AI To Steal Popular Designs, Suit Claims
• Fed. Circ. Affirms PTAB's Slicing Of Fracking Patent Claims
• What To Know About Anthropic's Pending $1.5B IP Settlement
• Samsung, Headwater End Patent Fights After $279M Verdict
• Snoop Dogg's Ice Cream Brand Battles 'Swizzle' TM Claim
• In Fees Fight, OpenAI Rival Says TM Case Not Exceptional
• Del. Judge Says Pet Med Co. Founder Liable For $40.2M
• How Value-Based Patent Fees May Shape IP Strategies
• Fed. Circ. Backs $3.5M Award In Wallet Gadget Patent Case
• Agentic AI Puts A New Twist On Attorney Ethics Obligations
• Texas Jury Finds AT&T Didn't Infringe Telecom Patent
• Assurant Rival Seeks Toss Of 'Scant' Racketeering Claims
• UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
• Google's 'Failure To Communicate' In AI Fight Irks IP Judge
• Apparel Co. Accuses Google Of Helping Copyright Infringers
• 9th Circ. Revives 'Beauty' FX Copyright Verdict Against Disney
• Ex-USPTO Solicitor Says Squires Is Better Than No One
• PTAB To Review Nike Flyknit Patent After Stewart Remand
• Using Reissue Applications To Strategically Improve Patents
• Tesla, Musk And WB Slice Off 'Blade Runner' IP Claims
• NC Justices Ponder How Much Of Firm Value Atty's Ex Gets
• Under Armour Prevails In PTAB Challenges To 4 Shoe Patents
• RSS Co-Creator Unveils License Plan For AI Content Crawlers
• Fed. Circ. Lets Ruling On Canada's Cherry Patent Stand
• Zeiss Secures $785K In X-Ray Patent Trial Against Sigray
• Luminar Must Face Investor Suit Over Image Rip-Off Claims
• IYO Loses Sanctions Bid In OpenAI Trademark Case
• Fed. Circ. Keeps Google, Amazon Patent Fights In Calif.
• Being A Professional Wrestler Makes Me A Better Lawyer
• Britannica, Merriam-Webster Sue Perplexity Over Content Use
• Fed. Circ. Won't Revisit Double-Patenting, Soda TM Appeals
• Sonos Seeks Exit In $3M Royalties Suit By SoundExchange
• Disney Says Forged Doc Aids $532K 'Moana' Sanctions Bid
• Plaintiffs Seek Info From Microsoft, OpenAI In Copyright MDL
• Meet The Attys Now Fighting Judge Newman's Suspension
• Broadcom Urges Fed. Circ. To Undo Netflix's Patent Wins
• Patent Claim Lessons From Fed. Circ.'s Teva Decision
• Vehicle Cosmetics Co. Sues Over AI-Voice Suit Threats
• Law School's Missed Lessons: Adapting To The Age Of AI
• Ch. 11 Ruling Voiding $2M Litigation Funding Sends A Warning
• DC Circ. Temporarily Reinstates Copyright Head After Firing
• Tech M&A Pro Joins Baker McKenzie In Silicon Valley
• Conservative Groups Warn Against Value-Based 'Patent Tax'
• 2nd Circ. Won't Nix Vimeo IP Loss But Clears Path For Appeal
• CVS Says Takeda Tried To Block Heartburn Drug Competition
• Shein, Designers Resolve IP, RICO Dispute Over Copying
• Juul Gets ITC To Review NJOY Vape Imports, Again
• PTAB Leader Urges Specificity In Discretionary Denial Briefs
• Meta Target Of Patent Suit In Texas Over Social Search Tech
• Hoodie Co. Wants $3.6M In Fees After Trial Loss Overturned
• Fed. Circ. Revives Realtek's Fee Bid In Semiconductor IP Feud
• Sandoz, Regeneron Settle Eye Drug Patent Claims
• ITC Judge Clears Motive In Trucking Tech Patent Fight
• Lutnick Picks Ex-DOJ, TM Leaders To Advise USPTO
• Future-Proof Patent Law By Starting Talent Pipelines Early
• Quinn Emanuel Fights DQ Bid In Trade Secrets Fight
• Ex-Copyright Chief Wants Firing Declared Invalid
• Meta Wins At PTAB Amid IP Suit Over Facebook Safety Check
• 3rd Circ. Told Cigna's 'Private Label' Stelara May Alter Market
• Demystifying The Civil Procedure Rules Amendment Process
• Ex-USPTO Leaders Bullish On AI's Potential For Office, Attys
• 9th Circ. Axes Ruling Trader Joe's 'Weaponized Legal System'
• 'Disappointed' Alsup Wants More Info On $1.5B Anthropic Deal
• Split 4th Circ. Axes States' Challenge To Trump Admin Layoffs
• Judge Axes Machine Learning Railyard Patents Under Alice
• VLSI Argues PQA Was Formed Illegally In Renewed Fraud Suit
• Pokémon Go Maker Gets Judge To 'Avada Kedavra' Patents
• Ex-Franchisee: College Biz Suit A 'Play For Leverage'
• Atty In Judge Newman Suspension Feud Moves To DOJ
• WIPO Leader Sees 'Clouds On The Horizon' For IP In US
• Oura Domestic Labor Investment Won Import Ban, ITC Says
• Playboy Secures $81M Arbitration Win Over Ex-Licensee
• Pac-12 Schools Reach Deal With Apparel Cos. In TM Suit
• FisherBroyles Can't Nix Stem Cell Patent Malpractice Claim
• 9th Circ. Upholds Dismissal Of 'Penny Dreadful' IP Suit
• Phillips 66 Faces Retrial After 'Improper' Infringement Theory
• How USPTO Examiner Memo Informs Software Patent Drafting
• Longtime USPTO Rocky Mountain Director Leaves Agency
• Nintendo Inks $2M Deal In Switch Piracy Suit
• Fla. Judge May Sever Claims In Ex-NRA Lobbyist's Suit
• 9th Circ. Denies CoStar's Bid To Rehear Antitrust Ruling
• Morgan Lewis Brings On 3 More Knobbe Martens IP Attys
• FTC, CoStar Cases Against Zillow May Have Broad Impact
• 5th Circ. Reinstates $2.4M Award In Hair Product Co.'s IP Suit
• Attys Accused Of Filing Fake Docs In Miss America Dispute
• NC High Court Snapshot: Pot Smell Test, Atty's Divorce Feud
• Fish & Richardson Names Standard Essential Patents Leaders
• Tracking The Copyright Fights Between Creators And AI Cos.
• Stewart Says New Patent Policies Aim To Bring Stability
• Apple Using Pirated Books To Train AI Models, Authors Allege
• Stewart Tackles Markets, Injunctions In Newest PTAB Reviews
• Temu Hit With $2M Penalty In FTC's 1st INFORM Act Case
• Federal Agencies Push To Toss Masimo's Apple Watch Suit
• Ramones TM Fight With Johnny's Widow Heads To Arbitration
• DOJ, Others Push High Court To Undo Cox Copyright Ruling
• Judge Awards Over $6M In Atty Fees In Bluetooth Co.'s IP Suit
• Fed. Circ. Sinks Inventor's Bid To Escape $214K In Sanctions
• Merck Shakes Off Some Claims From Cholesterol Drugs Suit
• Fed. Circ. Backs PTAB Axing CAO Lighting Patent Claims
• Harper Lee Estate, Publisher Settle 'Mockingbird' Play IP Case
• Apple Hit With Suit Over Voice And Text Recognition Patents
• Fed. Circ. Revives Pro Se Inventor's Social Media Patent Bid
• Fla. Bar Moves To Suspend Atty Accused Of Widespread Scam
• Conn. Biotech Hits Ch. 11 With $2.7M Debt After Patent Suit
• Anthropic Agrees To Pay $1.5B To Settle AI Copyright Fight
• Instagrammer's IP, Likeness Suit Tossed With Prejudice
• UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
• Warner Bros. Sues AI Image Biz Over Character Outputs
• How A 'Risky' Move Fueled Kobre & Kim's Win Over Phillips 66
• Parenting Skills That Can Help Lawyers Thrive Professionally
• Enablement Standard Insights From Fed. Circ. Agilent Ruling
• Late Funkadelic Member's Royalty Suit Too Late, Judge Finds
• AI Co. Sues Rival, Ex-Exec Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft
• PTAB Mostly Backs Comcast In Entropic Patent Challenges
• Samsung Inks Deal To End Neonode Smartphone's Patent Suit
• Generic Drug Org Backs MSN In High Court Entresto Appeal
• Texas Judge Allows Nokia's License Defense In Patent Dispute
• GSK Adds Moderna's New COVID Vaccine To Del. IP Suit
• Sterne Kessler Adds Ex-Deputy Chief PTAB Judge
• How WTO's Anti-Suit Injunction Ruling Affects IP Stakeholders
• Coinbase Fights Password Co.'s IP Claims Over Login Method
• Music Lyrics Co.'s $1B Antitrust Suit Mostly Survives
• Empty Advisory Boards Have Attys Worried About USPTO
• Automakers Fail In PTAB Bid To Ax Neo Wireless Patent
• Fed. Circ. Backs Motorola Camera Lens Patent Win At PTAB
• Beer, Wings, Patents: Tackling The Latest IP Football Fights
• Retailer Pushes To Dismiss Ugg Maker's IP Claims
• Teaching Trial Advocacy Makes Us Better Lawyers
• Why Civil RICO Claims Are Gaining Traction With Plaintiffs
• TikTok, Chinese Co.'s $845M IP Fight Heads To October Trial
• Trump Sued Over Ending Patent Office Bargaining Rights
• Fed. Circ. Upholds Zynga PTAB Win Axing IGT Patent Claims
• Samsung Argues New PTAB Memo Can't Undo Its Patent Win
• Radio Host Hit With IP Suit Over Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Doc
• Amazon Targets 3 Groups Over Alleged 'Refund Abuse' Scams
• Patent Company Fights Baker Botts Atty's Bid To Trim Suit
• You're Out?: Rooftop Views Of Sports Games Raise IP Issues
• Special Master Says Sherwin-Williams' Conduct Merits Fees
• 5 Key Steps To Prepare For Oral Arguments
• Tech, Small Biz Groups Push Against Value-Based Patent Fees
• Covington IP Atty Joins WilmerHale In San Francisco
• Indivior Attorney Rejoins McGuireWoods In Virginia
• Wheeling & Appealing: The Latest Must-Know Appellate Action
• Apple Seeks Fees, Says Fintiv Tried To 'Avoid' Its Own IP Trial
• Auto Injection, Ypsomed Settle Insulin Pen Patent Dispute
• Ex-XAI Engineer Who Joined OpenAI Must Hand Over Devices
• Fed. Circ. Told PTAB Ineligibility Rule Flouts Due Process
• Del. Jury Awards $1.5M In Text Marketing Patent Trial
• VLSI Wants Chance To Defend Patent At Stewart's PTAB
• Two Unions Fight Trump Order Ending Labor Rights
• Copyright Office Veteran Takes Over Registration Policy Role
• Confusion Over Slashed Patent Verdict Vexes Fed. Circ. Judge
• Paramount Scores Some Docs In 'Top Gun' Copyright Suit
• Nike, StockX Resolve Counterfeiting Suit Ahead Of Trial
• Jury Clears Exela In Blood Pressure Drug Patent Suit
• A Change In Big Pharma Response To FTC Delisting Warnings
• 9th Circ. Finding That NFTs Are Goods Will Change TM Law
• 4th Circ. Won't Stop Dance Teachers From Using 'Inspire' TM
• Gilead Rival Agrees Not To Sell Generic HIV Drug For Now
• Adapting To Private Practice: From Texas AUSA To BigLaw