Intellectual Property
Patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, and IP litigation
Supreme Court Narrows Criteria for Induced Patent Infringement in Hikma Case
The Supreme Court clarifies the standard for induced infringement under 35 U.S.C. § 271(b), impacting pharmaceutical patent litigation and skinny labels.
Sanders’ Proposed 50% AI Stock Tax Faces Legal, Constitutional Challenges
Senator Sanders proposes a one-time 50% stock tax on AI giants to fund a public wealth fund, raising constitutional and legal questions.
Supreme Court Rules Generics Not Liable for Pharmacists' Prescribing
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that generic drugmakers can't be held liable for pharmacists' prescribing decisions, limiting liability in pharma patent cases.
UK rules Google must let publishers opt out of AI search summaries
UK's Competition and Markets Authority mandates Google to provide opt-out tools for publishers against AI-generated content in search results, impacting global AI content control.
News Publishers Sue NewsBreak Over Copyrighted Embedded Content
Emmerich Newspapers sues NewsBreak for copyright infringement, challenging digital news aggregation and content licensing.
Indian Court Rules Google Liable for Trademark Keyword Ads
Delhi High Court holds Google liable for trademark misuse in ads, ordering damages and restricting keyword use, challenging global ad practices.
California Clears First U.S. Bill to Protect Video Game Access and Preservation
California advances 'Protect Our Games Act,' addressing game server shutdowns and preservation—key issues for IP law and digital rights.
IP and Trade Secret Risks Rise with AI in Smart Manufacturing
As AI revolutionizes smart manufacturing, legal teams face new challenges in IP, data ownership, and trade secret protections.
Dark Horse Comics Workers Form Union to Improve Labor Conditions
Dark Horse Comics employees in Oregon have unionized to seek better labor conditions and representation, marking a significant shift in creative industry labor relations.
China Launches 2026 Blueprint to Strengthen IP Protection
China's new 2026 IP plan outlines 106 initiatives to bolster intellectual property laws, enforcement, and commercialization, with global implications for legal tech and in-house counsel.
Google, Sonos Intensify Patent Clash as Jury Deliberates Latest Trial
Google and Sonos are escalating their ongoing patent battle, filing motions and seeking remedies as the jury deliberates their latest infringement trial, shaping IP law trends.
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.