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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Despite TC Heartland, Forum Selection Clause Controls Venue in Patent Dispute

A district court has ruled that the exclusive statute for determining venue in patent cases, 28 U.S.C. § 1400(b), did not override the parties prior agreement on where suit could be brought. The court also ruled that transfer...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

IP Hot Topic: Does Adding a Logo to a Copycat Product Qualify as a Successful Design Around?

On November 13, 2019 the Federal Circuit issued an opinion in Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc. v. Seirus Innovative Accessories, Inc. (2018-1329, -1331, -1728). The case involved appeals from both Columbia and Seirus...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Latest Federal Court Cases - November 2019 #3

PATENT CASE OF THE WEEK - Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc. v. Seirus Innovative Accessories, Inc., Appeal Nos. 2018-1329, et al. (Fed. Cir. Nov. 13, 2019) - This week’s Case of the Week strikes close to home,...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Recent Developments In Patent Law May 17, 2017

Update to TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC, Case No. 16-341 (May 22, 2017) - In an 8-0 opinion written by Justice Thomas (Justice Gorsuch did not participate), the Supreme Court rules that a defendant...more

Knobbe Martens

This Year’s Top Ten IP Cases

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#10 Design Patent Damages § 289 - Samsung Elecs. Co., v. Apple Inc., 580 U.S. _ (Dec. 6, 2016) - In the case of a multicomponent product, the relevant article of manufacture for arriving at a damages award under...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

IP Law December Developments: What to Expect in the Future

December has been a hot month for IP law, with important developments in several cases that may significantly impact your intellectual property prosecution and enforcement strategies. Here is a brief summary of each of these...more

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