IPR Loophole… Closed For Now
As far as IPRs are concerned, it doesn’t matter who owns a patent, whether the owner be an Indian tribe or a group of kindergarten students.
Up In Smoke? Sovereign Immunity, IPRs, And Native American Tribes
Tribal sovereign immunity being asserted in IPRs is looking more and more questionable.
The Hidden Threat: How Fake Identities used by Remote Employees Put Your Business at Risk—and How to Defend Against This
Based on our experience in recent client matters, we have seen an escalating threat posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) information technology (IT) workers engaging in sophisticated schemes to evade US and UN sanctions, steal intellectual property from US companies, and/or inject ransomware into company IT environments, in support of enhancing North Korea’s illicit weapons program.
Perspectives From In-House Counsel: Patent Rights — Who Decides?
Domestic or foreign law, district court or the Patent and Trademark Office, judge or jury? These questions matter.
3 Questions For Unified Patents CEO Post-Oil States (Part II)
Unified’s CEO has graciously agreed to a written interview -- one that’s timely in the immediate aftermath of the Supreme Court’s recent rulings on the constitutionality and implementation of IPRs.
3 Questions For Unified Patents CEO Post-Oil States (Part I)
Unified’s CEO has graciously agreed to a written interview -- one that’s timely in the immediate aftermath of the Supreme Court’s recent rulings on the constitutionality and implementation of IPRs.
SCOTUS Upholds Constitutionality Of System To Challenge Bad Patents
Why should a government agency not be able to correct its own mistakes?
Why Better Financial Acumen is the Key to Law Firm Success in 2025
From training to technology, uncover the essential steps to futureproof your law firm in a competitive market.
3 Observations From The Federal Circuit Judicial Conference
The Federal Circuit will continue in its efforts to bring uniformity to patent law, and will not shy away from challenges presented by the America Invents Act.
3 Observations From The Patent Administrative Law Conference
This conference proved that companies and IP lawyers require a comprehensive understanding of the IPR process.
Will SCOTUS Uphold The System To Challenge Bad Patents?
Erroneously granted patents do not help anyone and certainly do not further the very purpose of the patent system as set forth by the Constitution.
Why Assigning Patents To Native American Tribes To Avoid Inter Partes Review Is Bad Medicine
Here are three big reasons why, according to IP columnist Tom Kulik.
The Fifth-Year Dilemma: Do I Stay Or Do I Go (In-House)?
How to make the right decision, and why there might be another way to shape a fulfilling legal career on your own terms.
3 Questions For IBM’s Chief Patent Counsel
Columnist Gaston Kroub interviews Manny Schecter, a leading voice in the IP community.
A New Patent Loophole? Paying Off A Native American Tribe To Exploit Its Sovereign Immunity
If this tactic is allowed, it will be a big win for Big Pharma -- and a big loss for patients and consumers.
The Fight To Claim A Cure
When the underlying technology is so potentially valuable, companies will go to war on multiple fronts.
Supreme Court, Patent Saviors?
The Supreme Court just agreed to decide a profoundly important question in patent law right now.
Developing The Story Of Patent Litigation: Q&A With Cooley’s Ellen Scordino
This Biglaw partner brings pharma experience to law firm cases.