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Irvine, CA 92614, United States
Phone: (949) 760-0404
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Areas Of Practice
  • Intellectual Property
  • Litigation
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Other U.S. Locations
  • California
  • D.C.
  • New York
  • Washington
Number of Attorneys
200+ Attorneys

German Sandals Follow the Functional Footsteps of U.S. Cheerleader Uniform Shape

In a recent decision, Germany’s Federal Court of Justice held that Birkenstock’s sandal design was not eligible for copyright protection. The court held that Birkenstock sandals did not display sufficient creativity to be…more
 /  Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Intellectual Property, International Law & Trade

Space Technology Investment – Go for Launch in 2025?

Investors have recently provided solid funding to the space technology sector, with the trend showing signs of continuing in Q1 2025. The general trend over the last half decade for the number of investments in space technology…more
 /  Business Organizations, Finance & Banking, Science, Computers, & Technology

U.S. Tariffs and the Medical Device Industry

As of April 25, 2025, the U.S. has imposed tariffs on over 180 countries and territories. This includes a universal 10% baseline tariff while larger tariffs are in a 90-day “pause” period. The tariffs may impact many industries,…more
 /  Health, International Law & Trade, Science, Computers, & Technology

The Votes Are In: Highly Descriptive Marks Are Difficult to Protect

HERITAGE ALLIANCE V. AMERICAN POLICY ROUNDTABLE - Before Prost, Taranto, and Stark. Appeal from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Continuous-use evidence is not necessarily prima facie evidence of acquired distinctiveness…more
 /  Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Elections & Politics, Intellectual Property

Hard to Stomach: Things You Say to Prosecute a Patent Can and Will Be Used Against You

AZURITY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. v. ALKEM LABORATORIES LTD. Before Murphy, Moore, and Chen. Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. Arguments and amendments made during prosecution of a parent…more
 /  Civil Procedure, Health, Intellectual Property

No Error: The Board Committed No Procedural Error by Relying on Evidence Outside of the Prior Art Reference

SAGE PRODUCTS, LLC v. STEWART [OPINION] - Before Reyna, Cunningham, and Stark. Appeal from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The Board did not abuse its discretion by relying on…more
 /  Administrative Law, Intellectual Property

Fireball Frenzy: When First Registering a Mark, Genericness of a Mark Is Determined at the Time of Registration

BULLSHINE DISTILLERY LLC v. SAZERAC BRANDS, LLC - Before Moore, Reyna and Taranto. Appeal from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. In assessing genericness, the TTAB considers how the mark was understood at the time of…more
 /  Administrative Law, Intellectual Property

An Alternative for Treating Mitral Regurgitation Receives Support for Ongoing Trial

Mitral regurgitation is the most common form of valvular heart disease and affects around 10% of Americans over 75. It occurs when the mitral valve, which is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle, doesn’t close…more
 /  Health

U.S. Supreme Court Defers to Agency Decision-Making in FDA’s Denial of Premarket Approval of Flavored E-Cigarette Products

We previously reported a decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), denying the premarketing authorization of several flavored e-cigarette product. On April 2, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States…more
 /  Administrative Law, Health

Traffix Jam – Technical Functionality Prevents Trademark Protection for the Color Pink

CERAMTEC GMBH v. COORSTEK BIOCERAMICS LLC - Before Lourie, Taranto, and Stark.  Appeal from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. A utility patent may still be considered strong…more
 /  Administrative Law, Intellectual Property

Zoned Out: The Zone of Natural Expansion Doctrine Can Only Be Used Defensively

DOLLAR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. v. BRITTEX FINANCIAL, INC. [OPINION] - Before Prost, Taranto, and Hughes.  Appeal from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The zone of natural expansion…more
 /  Administrative Law, Intellectual Property

Zydus Lifesciences in Discussions to Acquire Majority Stake in Amplitude Surgical for €256.8m ($277.4m)

Zydus Lifesciences Limited announced on March 11, 2025, that it entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Amplitude Surgical. Reports state that Zydus Lifesciences has a tender offer agreement with PAI Partners,…more
 /  Health, Mergers & Acquisitions

Federal Circuit Review | March 2025

Limits of Inherent Anticipation in Product-by-Process Claims - In Restem, LLC v. Jadi Cell, LLC, Appeal No. 23-2054, the Federal Circuit held that inherency in product-by-process claims requires the prior art to inevitably…more
 /  Intellectual Property

FDA Publishes Case Studies and User Guide for Rare Disease Drug Developers

Drug development programs face unique challenges in demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of drugs for treating rare diseases. The FDA’s Accelerating Rare disease Cures (ARC) Program started the Learning and Education to…more
 /  Administrative Law, Health

Two Bills Introduced to Target “Patent Thickets” and “Product Hopping”

On March 17, 2025, a bipartisan group of senators introduced two bills intended to decrease the cost of prescription drugs. The sponsors include Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and…more
 /  Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Health, Intellectual Property
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