Intellectual Property

  • September 17, 2025

    Sky-High AI Valuations Are Reshaping Dealmaking Playbook

    The latest financing for Anthropic underscores how difficult it has become to dismiss sky-high valuations backing AI as froth, and shows how such numbers could reshape acquisition and exit strategies while exposing investors to heightened legal and financial risks.

  • September 17, 2025

    Pinsent Masons-Led Rouse Acquires Rival European IP Firm

    London-based international intellectual property services company The Rouse Group has merged with rival European IP firm Arnold & Siedsma to increase coverage for its existing clients and expand its geographic footprint in a deal guided by Pinsent Masons LLP.

  • September 16, 2025

    IP Attorneys Aren't Playing Into Pokémon Patent Panic

    A patent granted to Nintendo and Pokémon earlier this month has video game players concerned that an entire genre of games could be undermined, yet patent attorneys say it's unlikely the companies would have any success if they chose to assert it.

  • September 16, 2025

    Patent Owner Wants Fed. Circ. Revival Of Salesforce Suit

    A consulting company is asking the Federal Circuit to undo a Nevada federal judge's dismissal of its suit accusing Salesforce of infringing patents for database software reprogramming, calling the decision "improper and unjustified."

  • September 16, 2025

    Fed. Circ. Won't Look At USAA's Nixed $223M Patent Verdicts

    The full Federal Circuit declined Tuesday to scrutinize panel decisions that wiped out a pair of patent infringement verdicts against PNC Bank that totaled nearly $223 million, rejecting United Services Automobile Association's arguments that the appeals court wrongly invalidated its mobile check deposit patents.

  • September 16, 2025

    4th Circ. Asked To Rehear 'Inspire' Dance Team Case

    A North Carolina charter school on Tuesday asked for the full Fourth Circuit to hear its claims that two former teachers should be barred from using the name "Inspire" for their dance company, arguing that declining to block the teachers is at odds with decades of circuit precedent.

  • September 16, 2025

    The Patent Workforce Is Attracting Fewer Attys, More Agents

    The pool of patent practitioners registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has undergone a dramatic shift over the past few decades, with the number of attorneys taking the bar exam decreasing at the same time more patent agents are entering the field.

  • September 16, 2025

    Judge Orders Bench Trial On Key Issue In Sirius Patent Case

    A Delaware federal judge has ordered a bench trial on the issue of whether Sirius XM relied on a German research foundation's five-year delay in bringing patent claims related to satellite radio technology in making business decisions around that tech.

  • September 16, 2025

    Jazz Can't Escape Antitrust Claims Over Sleep Disorder IP

    A Delaware federal judge has refused to let Jazz Pharmaceuticals dodge antitrust claims that it wrongly listed a patent covering a way to distribute a narcolepsy drug in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Orange Book.

  • September 16, 2025

    Doximity Says AI Startup Using Lawsuits To Thwart Rivals

    Telehealth platform Doximity has asked a Massachusetts federal judge to toss a trade secrets lawsuit brought by medical artificial intelligence company OpenEvidence, saying the startup is trying to "use the courts to stifle fair competition."

  • September 16, 2025

    Disney, WB, Universal Sue Chinese AI Firm Alleging IP Theft

    Companies affiliated with Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Universal teamed up Tuesday to sue Chinese artificial company MiniMax, alleging the company steals their intellectual property to produce "an endless supply of infringing images and videos" featuring popular characters like Spider-Man, Darth Vader and Superman.

  • September 16, 2025

    Travelers Must Cover Scholastic's IP Suit Costs, Not Damages

    A Manhattan federal judge has ruled that a Travelers unit must cover Scholastic Inc. for costs incurred in its defense and settlement of a trademark and copyright infringement suit, but not pay consequential damages Scholastic had sought.

  • September 16, 2025

    Fed. Circ. Brushes Off Wig Grip Patent Case

    The Federal Circuit on Tuesday refused to revive a wig grip apparatus patent owner's suit accusing a California hair replacement service of infringement, agreeing with how the lower court interpreted a key patent phrase.

  • September 16, 2025

    Dickinson Wright Adds IP Ace In Austin From PayPal

    Dickinson Wright PLLC has strengthened its intellectual property team with an of counsel in Austin, Texas, who spent nearly a decade working in-house at PayPal.

  • September 15, 2025

    Jazz Loses Bid To Block Avadel From Seeking Sleep Drug OK

    Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. cannot block Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals LLC from seeking U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for its sleep disorder treatment, a Delaware federal judge ruled, saying the act of seeking FDA approval is not an infringing activity that can be enjoined.

  • September 15, 2025

    AbbVie Settles Rinvoq Litigation, Blocks Generics Until 2037

    AbbVie Inc. has settled litigation with drug manufacturers, blocking generic versions of its immunosuppressant Rinvoq drug from the market for just over a decade and closing out litigation that accused generic-drug makers of infringing a slew of its patents.

  • September 15, 2025

    Bayer Urges 9th Circ. Not To Revive Tevra Flea, Tick Meds Suit

    Bayer is urging the Ninth Circuit not to grant a new trial over claims that it locked up the market for pet flea and tick treatment, saying the only evidence that rival Tevra showed a jury at trial was "highly dubious."

  • September 15, 2025

    Ex-PTAB Leader Reflects On USPTO After Leaving Agency

    One of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's most senior judges has left the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office after more than 13 years, and soon after joining private practice she spoke with Law360 about her history at the agency and the current dynamics playing out at the office.

  • September 15, 2025

    Stewart Says New Policies Seek Fairness For Patent Owners

    Acting U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Coke Morgan Stewart said Monday the numerous changes to patent reviews she has implemented are intended to provide "more balance and fairness" for patent owners, and bring the reviews "back to how they were originally intended."

  • September 15, 2025

    Eli Lilly Fights $278M Drug Royalties Ruling At 9th Circ.

    Eli Lilly urged the Ninth Circuit at a hearing on Monday to reverse a finding that it owes an Arizona company $278 million from insulin-brands sales under their royalty agreement, arguing it is off the hook because Eli Lilly only used that company's technology in manufacturing, not in the final product.

  • September 15, 2025

    High Times Magazine Brings TM Infringement Action

    High Times Magazine claims a company fraudulently registered its name to sell dog food, alcohol and other products, and is urging a Nevada federal court to declare the magazine owner the rightful holder and to cancel the registrations obtained largely during the period the monthly fell out of publication and into bankruptcy.

  • September 15, 2025

    Full Fed. Circ. Urged To Check Revived Dumbbell Patent

    An exercise equipment company is urging the full Federal Circuit to take a closer look at a panel decision that revived a dumbbell patent that PowerBlock Holdings Inc. asserted against it, saying that the validity holding "risks destabilizing the law of patent eligibility."

  • September 15, 2025

    Roku Gets Judge To Ax Claims In 7 Media Patents Under Alice

    A California federal judge has thrown out a suit accusing Roku Inc. of infringing patents on automatic content recognition technology for commercial advertising after finding claims in the patents were invalid under the U.S. Supreme Court's Alice standard.

  • September 15, 2025

    2nd Circ. Backs Jimmy Kimmel In George Santos IP Fight

    The Second Circuit on Monday declined to revive George Santos' claims against Jimmy Kimmel, ABC and Disney over video clips the late night host tricked the now-imprisoned former congressman into making, agreeing the fair use doctrine bars the copyright suit.

  • September 15, 2025

    X Corp., X Social Media Settle TM Fight Over Twitter Rebrand

    An advertising agency for attorneys, X Social Media, has settled a trademark dispute with X Corp. that arose from Elon Musk's Twitter rebrand, the parties told a Florida federal judge Monday.

Expert Analysis

  • How Attorneys Can Make The Most Of A Deposition Transcript

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    With recent amendments to federal evidence rules now in effect, it’s more important than ever to make sure that deposition transcripts are clear and precise, and a few key strategies can help attorneys get the most out of a transcript before, during and after a deposition, says Allison Rocker at Baker McKenzie.

  • 3 Steps For In-House Counsel To Assess Litigation Claims

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    Before a potential economic downturn, in-house attorneys should investigate whether their company is sitting on hidden litigation claims that could unlock large recoveries to help the business withstand tough times, says Will Burgess at Hilgers Graben.

  • Vape IP Ruling Shows Stark Contrast Between ITC And Courts

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    The U.S. International Trade Commission's recent termination of a Section 337 investigation of vaporizer devices highlights the fact that — unlike in federal courts — all complaints terminated by the ITC may be refiled, though there are some ways for respondents to protest, says P. Andrew Riley at Mei & Mark.

  • Series

    Teaching College Students Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Serving as an adjunct college professor has taught me the importance of building rapport, communicating effectively, and persuading individuals to critically analyze the difference between what they think and what they know — principles that have helped to improve my practice of law, says Sheria Clarke at Nelson Mullins.

  • Why Attys Should Get Familiar With Quantum Computing

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    Quantum computing is projected to pose significant updates to current practices in cryptography, making the issue relevant to policymakers and the legal profession generally, particularly when it comes to data storage, privacy regulations and pharmaceutical industry market changes, say professors at the University of San Francisco.

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    Adapting To Private Practice: From DOJ Enviro To Mid-Law

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    Practitioners leaving a longtime government role for private practice — as when I departed the U.S. Department of Justice’s environmental enforcement division — should prioritize finding a firm that shares their principles, values their experience and will invest in their transition, says John Cruden at Beveridge & Diamond.

  • How The USPTO Might Find A Path Forward After Job Cuts

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    Recent layoff plans and other cost-reduction initiatives at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office call for a corresponding adjustment to improve operational efficiency, such as adding post-filing examination request procedures and artificial intelligence enhancements, says James Gourley at Carstens Allen.

  • As Tariffs Rise, Cos. Can Address Trademark Non-Use Risks

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    Although new tariffs may temporarily prevent companies from selling their goods and services in the U.S., businesses can take steps to minimize the risk of losing their trademark rights due to non-use, say attorneys at DLA Piper.

  • Understanding How Jurors Arrive At Punitive Damage Awards

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    Much of the rising trend of so-called thermonuclear verdicts can be tied to punitive damages amounts that astonish the imagination, so attorneys must understand the psychological underpinnings that drive jurors’ decision-making calculus on damages, says Clint Townson at Townson Litigation.

  • Legal Ethics Considerations For Law Firm Pro Bono Deals

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    If a law firm enters into a pro bono deal with the Trump administration in exchange for avoiding or removing an executive order, it has an ethical obligation to create a written settlement agreement with specific terms, which would mitigate some potential conflict of interest problems, says Andrew Altschul at Buchanan Angeli.

  • Series

    Playing Football Made Me A Better Lawyer

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    While my football career ended over 15 years ago, the lessons the sport taught me about grit, accountability and resilience have stayed with me and will continue to help me succeed as an attorney, says Bert McBride at Trenam.

  • 10 Arbitrations And A 5th Circ. Ruling Flag Arb. Clause Risks

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    The ongoing arbitral saga of Sullivan v. Feldman, which has engendered proceedings before 10 different arbitrators in Texas and Louisiana along with last month's Fifth Circuit opinion, showcases both the risks and limitations of arbitration clauses in retainer agreements for resolving attorney-client disputes, says Christopher Blazejewski at Sherin and Lodgen.

  • AI Use Of Hollywood Works: The Case For Statutory Licensing

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    Amid entertainment industry concerns about how generative artificial intelligence uses its copyrighted content, a statutory licensing framework may offer a more viable path than litigation and petitions — one that aligns legal doctrine, economic incentives and technological progress, says Rob Rosenberg at Telluride Legal.

  • Keys To Handling Digital Investigations In Pharma IP Litigation

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    In the high-stakes realm of pharmaceutical intellectual property litigation, efficient e-discovery and digital investigation workflows are essential to supporting strategic arguments, building defensible cases and proving that the requirements for market entry have been adequately met, says Jerry Lay at FTI Consulting.

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    Power To The Paralegals: The Value Of Unified State Licensing

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    Texas' proposal to become the latest state to license paraprofessional providers of limited legal services could help firms expand their reach and improve access to justice, but consumers, attorneys and allied legal professionals would benefit even more if similar programs across the country become more uniform, says Michael Houlberg at the University of Denver.

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