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Navigating Generative AI Under the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act

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This blog post focuses on how the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (“AI Act”) regulates generative AI, which the AI Act refers to as General-Purpose AI (“GPAI”) Models....more

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Trademarks: Essential Protection for Smaller Companies

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Trademarks play a crucial role in safeguarding the interests of smaller companies, Todd M. Nosher and Lucian C. Chen shed light on this vital topic in their latest video, emphasizing the importance of early trademark...more

Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

Dan Rudoy Examines the Impact of AI on IP Strategy

Dan Rudoy is a shareholder and executive committee member at Wolf Greenfield. As part of the Electrical & Computer Technologies Practice, Dan works closely with clients developing technology in a wide variety of areas...more

Troutman Pepper

Is the Third Time the Charm? Court Awards $71.4M in Contentious Trade Dress and Publicity Rights Dispute

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Imitation may be considered the sincerest form of flattery, but in the world of intellectual property (IP), it might cost you....more

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NCAA Settlement Update — Highway to NIL Podcast

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In this installment, Troutman Pepper attorneys Cal Stein, Tim Bado, and Pat Zancolli discuss recent updates in the House settlement process. After Judge Wilken previously declined to approve the settlement, she sent the...more

Jones Day

Director Vacates Decision Based on Improper Claim Construction

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The PTAB denied institution of inter partes review reasoning that Petitioner did not demonstrate a reasonable likelihood that Petitioner would prevail in establishing the unpatentability of any of the challenged claims. The...more

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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane - It’s in the Public Domain! USPTO Cancels Marvel and DC Comics’ Trademarks for SUPER HERO and SUPER...

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark office has done what Thanos and Lex Luthor never could—defeat the larger than life combined forces of Marvel and DC. Despite being well-known rivals, DC (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Understanding the Significant Changes in Vidal's Final Rule on Director Review

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office director, Kathi Vidal, released a final rule on Director Review effective October 31, which expands the director's authority to review a wide range of decisions made during PTAB...more

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The Importance of Filing Patent Applications for Software Inventions

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We all know that a patent application can be a significant asset to a company and its valuation. However, too many companies mistakenly believe that all software is not patentable. As a result, they are failing to file patent...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

In re Cellect in View of Supreme Court's "Long Conference"

In view of the Supreme Court's "long conference" on September 30th, it seems timely to review the arguments, pro, con, and amicus briefs submitted to the Court asking for certiorari over the Federal Circuit's In re...more

Irwin IP LLP

Installation Payments Fly Under the On-Sale Bar Radar

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Aviation Clean Air, LLC v. Ionic Air Care, Inc., No. 3:21-cv-219-TCB (N.D. Ga. Sept. 16, 2024) - On September 16, 2024, a special master for the Northern District of Georgia issued a report and recommendation to deny Ionic...more

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Can AI Really Save the Future? A Lawyer’s Take on Sam Altman’s Optimistic Vision

In his latest essay, The Intelligence Age, Sam Altman envisions a future where ChatGPT and other AI technologies rapidly transform the world for the better. He projects that the exponential growth we’ve seen in generative AI...more

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Intellectual Property Report - October 2024

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In 2023, global investments in energy transition projects surged to approximately $1.7 trillion. This unprecedented investment level underscores the transformative shift toward cleaner energy sources and technologies....more

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USPTO Ending the After Final Consideration Pilot Program

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced that it will terminate the After Final Consideration Pilot Program (AFCP 2.0) and that December 14, 2024, will be the last date for applicants to submit requests...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Creative License: Fair Use Defense Paints Over Infringement Battle

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Affirming the application of the fair use defense to copyright infringement, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit determined that a district court’s sua sponte invocation of a fair use defense to parallel trademark...more

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No Boundaries? European UPC Confirms Its International Jurisdiction

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The Court of Appeal (CoA) of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) ruled that the UPC has international jurisdiction for alleged infringement actions that originate outside the UPC’s Member States. Dish and Sling v. AYLO, Case No....more

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USPTO Issues Final Rule on Director Review of PTAB Decisions

On October 1, 2024, the USPTO published a new final rule, Rules Governing Director Review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board Decisions. 89 Fed. Reg. 79744 (October 1, 2024). The new rule codifies many aspects of the PTAB’s most...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Always in Style: Key Considerations in Buying and Selling Fashion Brands - Katten Kattwalk | Issue 28

While interest in buying and selling fashion brands and their associated business lines is constant, structuring and negotiating these opportunities is uniquely challenging. Here, we present key initial considerations for...more

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Act Quickly to Correct Recent USPTO Patent Term Adjustment Errors

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has revealed “a coding error” in the software used to calculate Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) awards that may have impacted patents issued from March 19, 2024, through July 30,...more

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Multinational Patent Deal Complications

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Entering into a patent purchase transaction is complicated.  Not surprisingly, purchasing assets that include Chinese originated technology is even more complicated.  Before signing a deal, make sure the diligence period...more

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What Federal Laws Protect Trade Secrets?

In the world of business, safeguarding your company’s valuable information is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge. One of the most important assets a company can have is its trade secrets. But what exactly are trade...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Half-Zipped: Judge Chen Grants Summary Judgment of Non-Obviousness and Partial Summary Judgment of Non-Infringement on Garment...

United States District Judge Pamela K. Chen (E.D.N.Y.) recently granted Plaintiff Shaf International, Inc. (“Shaf”)’s motion for summary judgment of validity of U.S. Patent No. 10,433,598 (the “’598 Patent”) and Defendant...more

K&L Gates LLP

Fee Changes for Trade Marks and Designs in Australia – Effective 1 October 2024

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IP Australia has implemented fee changes for trade marks and designs from 1 October 2024.  What Does It Mean for Intellectual Property (IP) Owners?...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Trekkies, Rejoice: Judge Schofield Denies Motion in Limine Regarding Star Trek Materials

Judge Schofield recently resolved several motions in limine brought by Plaintiff Kewazinga Corporation in a patent infringement lawsuit against Google.  Among the most notable rulings was her denial of a motion in...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

You Snooze, You Lose: Judge Liman Grants Stay Pending Not-Yet-Instituted IPR When Plaintiff Waited Too Long to File Suit Against a...

On September 9, 2024, Judge Lewis J. Liman granted a motion to stay pending the resolution of a U.S.P.T.O. inter partes review (“IPR”) filed by Defendant Tommy John, Inc. challenging the patentability of Plaintiff Pakage...more

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