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Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints

Split Federal Circuit Decision Emphasizes Need for Skilled Counsel

Complex damages analyses require skilled professionals who understand the law and facts of each case to navigate to success. The Federal Circuit’s recent en banc ruling in EcoFactor v. Google reiterates that point. The...more

Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP

Federal Circuit Emphasizes Gatekeeper Role of Court in Damages Expert Evidence

On May 21, in EcoFactor, Inc. v. Google LLC, the Federal Circuit issued an en banc ruling in which the court remanded the case for a new trial on damages. In so doing, the Federal Circuit emphasized the role of the court in...more

Proskauer - The Patent Playbook

EcoFactor v. Google: The Federal Circuit Clarifies Damages Expert Admissibility

Admissibility standards for patent damages experts has come under scrutiny. Previously, we highlighted the EcoFactor v. Google case regarding Google’s petition for rehearing en banc to address the admissibility of EcoFactor’s...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The Importance of Preserving Issues for Appeal

This Federal Circuit opinion analyzes claim construction arguments and requests for remittitur in the context of preserving issues for appeal. Background - Belanger is a manufacturer of car wash systems. Belanger owns...more

Venable LLP

Patent Litigation Defense 101: What to Know When You’ve Been Sued for Infringement

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If your company has just been named in a patent infringement lawsuit, you may be facing an unfamiliar and high-stakes process. Patent litigation is unlike most commercial disputes—it involves complex legal standards, highly...more

Smart & Biggar

Costs awards in Canadian IP proceedings – update and future directions

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Most IP litigation in Canada takes place in the Federal Court. Pursuant to the Federal Courts Rules1, the Court has a broad discretion in awarding costs. However, the Federal Court will typically order the losing party to pay...more

A&O Shearman

Alleged Inappropriate Conduct In Another Litigation Does Not Support Award Of Enhanced Damages

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On May 6, 2021, plaintiffs sued defendants for patent infringement in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. The parties are biotechnology companies and competitors that offer tools for studying...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 21st Annual Life Sciences IP Summit - September 27th - 28th, Munich, Germany

Hosted by C5 Group, the 21st Annual Life Sciences IP Summit returns for another exciting year with curated programming with speakers from the pharma, biotech and medical device industries that will provide practical insights...more

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Enforcing IP Rights In China: A Road Map For US Companies

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The United States loses between $225 and $600 billion each year due to misappropriation of intellectual property — an estimated 50-80 percent of which has been attributed to China. While Chinese officials have taken steps to...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

IP|Trend: The Importance of Consumer Surveys in Patent Litigation

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Courts have increasingly shown scrutiny towards claims of patent damages in patent litigation. To address these issues patent plaintiffs have often relied on consumer surveys to demonstrate harm caused by patent infringement....more

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