Intellectual Property
Patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, and IP litigation
Federal Circuit Upholds Nuedexta Patent Injunction, Vacates Zero-Dollar Bond
Federal Circuit affirms injunction in Nuedexta patent case but vacates zero-dollar bond, clarifying standards on patent injunction bonds for litigators and counsel.
Jon Prosser Denies Apple Trade Secret Leak Conspiracy Allegations
Jon Prosser files formal denial of conspiracy in Apple iOS 26 leak lawsuit, highlighting legal risks of tech leaks for IP litigators.
Judge Denies Summary Judgment in Reggaeton Copyright Fight Over 'Fish Market'
Federal judge denies summary judgment in Jamaican producers' suit over reggaeton's 'Fish Market' track, highlighting challenges in music copyright cases.
Legal Rules Extend Pharma Drug Monopolies, Boosting Prices
Pharma companies use laws like the Hatch-Waxman Act to prolong drug monopolies, driving up costs and limiting access, a key concern for legal advisors.
OpenAI Offers US Government 5% Stake Worth $42.6B by 2026
OpenAI plans to sell a 5% equity stake to US government valued at $42.6B by 2026, raising legal and regulatory issues in AI ownership and compliance.
USPTO lowers threshold for requesting info in patent exams
The USPTO lowers the threshold for examiners to request additional info, adds new IDS fees, and expands its AI pilot in April 2024.
Krafton, Unknown Worlds Settle $250M Earnout Dispute
Krafton and Unknown Worlds settled a $250 million lawsuit over a Subnautica 2 earnout after a Delaware court ruling and leadership reinstatement.
Gov’t Updates IP Due Diligence Rules for Funded Tech Projects
Legal teams must align with new IP due diligence expectations in government-funded projects to protect ownership and comply with evolving rules.
China to Overhaul Trademark Law with Key Changes from Jan 2027
China’s trademark law will tighten rules on registration and enforcement starting January 1, 2027, impacting IP strategy for businesses.
Stop Killing Games Shifts to Amending EU Digital Fairness Act After Setback
Following a parliamentary defeat, Stop Killing Games pivots to amend the EU Digital Fairness Act, leveraging strong public support to protect digital consumer rights.
400 Newspapers Sue OpenAI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringement
Nearly 400 newspapers file lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft alleging mass copyright infringement over AI training data use, raising legal stakes for AI development.
USPTO Denies Discretionary Rejections in Seven IPR Petitions
USPTO declines to deny institution of seven inter partes review petitions, clarifying discretionary denial rules and impacting patent litigation strategies.
Fish & Richardson Launches FishStream AI for Patent Prosecution Efficiency
Fish & Richardson debuts FishStream AI, an AI tool fine-tuned on 140+ years of data, enhancing patent prosecution workflows with built-in data security.
China Flags 14,460 Firms Falsely Claiming IP or Patent Agency Status
China’s National Intellectual Property Administration identified over 14,000 companies misrepresenting as IP or patent agencies amid regulatory crackdown.
Federal Court Dismisses Dawn Richard’s Lawsuit Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
A New York federal court dismissed Dawn Richard's lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, citing statute of limitations and co-authorship on copyright claims.
USPTO’s 2024 Guidance Rules Out Patents for Data Harvesting Methods
The USPTO’s July 2024 guidance rejects patent claims on data harvesting methods, impacting AI-related patent strategies for legal professionals.
Fearn Raises $5.5M Seed to Speed Up Patent Drafting with AI
Fearn secures $5.5M seed funding to cut patent drafting from 50 hours to 20 minutes, lowering costs for inventors and IP pros.
House Passes Bill Overhauling U.S. Copyright Office Structure
The House passed H.R. 6028 to restructure the U.S. Copyright Office, shifting appointment powers and creating new oversight roles.
DeepIP Acquires Munich AI Patent Assistant PatentMaker
DeepIP’s acquisition of PatentMaker strengthens its leadership in European AI-driven IP tech, boosting patent lifecycle management for law firms and corporations.
Three Attorneys Leave Goodwin to Launch AI-Native IP Firm Antheros
Antheros, founded by ex-Goodwin attorneys, leverages generative AI and subscription billing to reshape IP legal services.