Intellectual Property
Patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, and IP litigation
Fifth Circuit Affirms $4.7 Million Disgorgement in Trojan Trademark Case
The Fifth Circuit upheld a $4.7 million disgorgement against Golf Carts of Cypress and Trojan EV for willful trademark infringement, clarifying damages strategy for IP litigators.
AI Innovators Turn to Trade Secrets Amid IP Uncertainty
As patent law lags behind AI advances, legal teams are turning to trade secrets to protect proprietary AI algorithms, data, and methods. Here’s how to secure innovations.
Westlaw and ROSS Battle Over UpCodes Ruling in AI Copyright Appeal
Thomson Reuters and ROSS both cite the recent UpCodes court ruling as they argue over copyright and AI training before the Third Circuit.
Federal Circuit Affirms Noninfringement in Actelion v. Mylan ANDA Case
The Federal Circuit affirmed noninfringement in Actelion v. Mylan, clarifying how disclosure-dedication and prosecution history estoppel limit pharma patent enforcement.
Disney Secures $1.6M in Fees After Winning 'Moana' Trade Secret Suit
A federal judge awarded Disney $1.6M in attorney fees after dismissing forged trade secret claims over 'Moana,' underscoring court intolerance for bad-faith IP litigation.
EU Court Overturns EUIPO OK for Obelix Firearms Trademark
The European Court of Justice annulled an EUIPO trademark decision for 'Obelix' on firearms, spotlighting how reputation influences IP in regulated sectors.
Thomson Reuters, Sterne Kessler Launch Patent Claim AI for Section 101
Thomson Reuters and Sterne Kessler roll out an AI-powered Patent Claim Eligibility Analyzer for fast Section 101 analysis, aiming to speed legal workflows and boost accuracy.
New Guidance: Human Authorship Required for AI-Generated Copyrights
Recent legal rulings clarify that AI-generated works must contain significant human authorship to qualify for U.S. copyright protection, impacting corporate and legal teams.
Ye found liable for one-time music copyright infringement at listening event
Ye was found liable for copyright infringement over using 'MSD PT2' at an Atlanta event, spotlighting evolving IP risks and music licensing nuances for in-house and IP counsel.
Meta's Trademark Battles Expose Risks in Big Tech Rebrands
Meta faces multiple trademark lawsuits over its 2021 rebrand, highlighting key IP risks for legal teams at tech firms and law practices.
Nintendo copyright blitz wipes fan Pokémon channel from YouTube
Nintendo issued about 20 copyright claims leading to YouTube's removal of PokéNational Geographic, spotlighting new compliance challenges for in-house counsel and legal teams.
AI Copyright Lawsuit Targets Meta Over Book and Journal Training Data
A class action by major publishers and authors challenges Meta’s use of millions of copyrighted works to train its Llama AI—escalating fair use litigation risks for AI developers.
California Court Lets Getty’s Trademark Claims vs. Stability AI Move Forward
A Northern District of California judge allowed trademark and unfair competition claims by Getty Images against Stability AI, signaling key issues for AI and IP rights.
Court to Hear Nvidia AI Copyright Case Over Alleged Pirated Book Training
A federal court hearing over Nvidia's alleged AI training on pirated books could reshape copyright rules for AI data sourcing, with industry-wide implications for legal and tech leaders.
Book Publishers Sue Meta Over Alleged AI Copyright Infringement
Five major publishers and author Scott Turow sue Meta, alleging massive copyright infringement in training its Llama AI models. The outcome could reshape AI and IP law.
Court Rejects Copyright Claim Against Ye Over Instrumental Track Use
A federal court has dismissed a copyright infringement claim against Ye after finding the plaintiff failed to establish ownership of the instrumental composition.
California Supreme Court to Hear Gilead 'Duty to Innovate' Patent Case
The California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the Gilead Tenofovir Cases, addressing the pharmaceutical industry's legal duty to innovate and expedite safer drugs.
Supreme Court weighs liability shield for generic drug makers
The Supreme Court is considering a case that could limit generic drug manufacturers’ liability for pharmacists' prescribing decisions, reshaping pharmaceutical liability law.
Courts Broaden Design Patents for Digital Products, Set New Limits
Courts expand design patent eligibility to digital interfaces and AR/VR, but signal stricter enforcement boundaries—prompting in-house and law firm counsel to reassess strategies.
Federal Circuit Clarifies Patent Eligibility for Telecom Non-Uniform Constellation Tech
Federal Circuit's mixed ruling in Constellation Designs v. LG Electronics refines patent eligibility standards for non-uniform constellation technology in telecom IP litigation.