Patent Law

The Billions Boost … Into Reverse?

A look at the potential consequences of the Federal Circuit’s reversal of VLSI’s $2 billion March 2021 WDTX verdict against Intel.

Morning Docket: 05.24.22

* Could these abortion bans be just the thing needed to spur environmentalism with teeth? [Daily Beast] * The 11th Circuit just found the Florida law that prevents social media sites from moderating political speech to be unconstitutional. [Yahoo!] * Harvard just uhh... sued the government for discriminating against one of its students? Am I reading this right? [The Crimson] * Colorado just made it a little easier to be a parent. [Chieftain] * We don't like your kind around here: Inventions originating from artificial intelligence are butting up against patent law in interesting ways. [Nature]

Basketball Game Clock Patent Owner Blows The Whistle On Alleged Infringer

Michael Costabile, a former NBA referee, is suing fellow basketball referee Keith Fogleman for allegedly ripping off Costabile's patent.

3 Questions For A Leading Litigator Turned In-House Counsel (Part II)

Taken all together, it is clear that Steven Geiszler occupies one of the most important in-house counsel seats in the patent world today.

Comparison Shopping

So few patent cases actually get to trial and verdict that damages appeal decisions are uncommon.

Litigation Funding In Patent And Intellectual Property Cases

The complex and challenging world of IP law presents a number of problems to be solved -- and litigation financing can help.

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.

Policing Amazon?

Here's an idea: Amazon should develop its own arbitration system to resolve IP disputes.

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.

8 Of My Favorite ‘Stupid Patents’

High patentability standards help ensure that progress isn’t stalled and monopoly power isn’t unfairly granted.

3 Questions For IBM’s Chief Patent Counsel

Columnist Gaston Kroub interviews Manny Schecter, a leading voice in the IP community.

The Life Sciences Law Firm Index: Patent Category Update

Which law firms were at the top of our patent category through Q3 2017?

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.

So You Want To Be An IP Lawyer Without A Technical Background (Part 2)

Getting a great IP job from... Craigslist? You never know where opportunities will arise.

When (And Where) Patent Licenses Fail: 3 Subtle Traps For The Unwary

Patent licenses can be some of the more complicated instruments to draft and negotiate.