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Wolf Greenfield Attorneys Preview What’s Ahead in 2024
On August 28, 2024, the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision regarding issue preclusion in Wisc. Alumni Research Found. v. Apple Inc., Nos. 2022-1884, 2022-1886. For issue preclusion to apply, “the issue actually...more
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the grant of a preliminary injunction (PI) in the biopharmaceutical space, concluding that the plaintiff satisfied the requirements for injunctive relief, including...more
As previously reported, the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed Apotex’s appeal of a decision relating to macitentan (Janssen’s OPSUMIT), which found that Apotex would induce infringement of Janssen’s patent....more
The Federal Circuit’s decision in Luv N’ Care v. Laurain (April 12, 2024) addresses the legal standards for remedying egregious forms of deceptive conduct by patent owners through the equitable barring of relief and patent...more
On May 2, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential opinion in SnapRays, d/b/a SnapPower v. Lighting Defense Group, discussing personal jurisdiction and – for the first time –...more
Generally, an attorney can issue subpoenas. However, when you seek to serve an Internet Service Provider ("ISP) to find out the name and address of the subscriber (who may be an infringer of your IP), the Cable Privacy Act...more
The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a preliminary injunction granted as to franchisor Urban Air’s patent and trade dress infringement claims against Kangaroo, LLC. UATP IP, LLC v. Kangaroo, LLC, 2024 WL 658205 (Fed....more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world around us, and intellectual property (IP) is no exception. AI is being used to create new and innovative products and services, and it is also being used to...more
Last June (2023), in response to a ruling request from Your Special Delivery Services Specialty Logistics (YSDS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued HQ H324098, clarifying what it means to be an “owner or purchaser”...more
At the core of the definition, a Parallel import is a non-counterfeit product imported from another country without the permission of the intellectual property owner. They are also goods that are not authorized for...more
Trends, triumphs and challenges – the first annual BakerHostetler IP Perspectives (BHIPP) provides insights on all three fronts in the complex world of intellectual property (IP). From the potential hazards associated with...more
"I expect to see an increased focus on GenAI-specific inquiries in the due diligence process and corresponding representations and warranties in purchase and merger agreements. Governing legal terms and conditions vary...more
This month’s ITC Wrap-Up reviews recent developments in the Commission’s scope of authority to review (1) infringement by “alternative” products and (2) infringement of claims other than those a product was accused of...more
The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) is a fast-paced, high-stakes forum for companies with significant U.S. operations and/or U.S. intellectual property rights. Broad in scope, Section 337 empowers the ITC...more
In May, there were two new complaints filed at the U.S. International Trade Commission, including complaints filed by Efficient Power Conversion Corp. (Semiconductor Devices and Products Containing the Same) and Shoals...more
While you were asking ChatGPT to create a 3-course menu for the upcoming book club you’re hosting or to explain the Rule Against Perpetuities, several federal government agencies announced initiatives related to the use of...more
On March 27, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Amgen Inc. v. Sanofi, a closely watched case on the issue of enablement under 35 U.S.C. § 112(a). Though not the main point of contention, the doctrine of...more
In Shenzhen Chengront Technology Co., Ltd v. Besign Direct et al, 1-22-cv-10281 (SDNY Dec. 9, 2022) (Jennifer L. Rochon), Judge Rochon of the Southern District of New York denied a Plaintiff’s request for a temporary...more
On July 12, 2022, U.S. District Judge Alan D. Albright of the Western District of Texas denied alleged infringer Lenovo’s motion to dismiss ACQIS’s willful and indirect infringement and enhanced damages claims, holding that...more
The US government promotes policies that protect IP rights. Patents and copyrights, for example, are so core to US policy that they are expressly discussed in article I of the US Constitution. And the US judiciary has long...more
In recent years, companies involved in intellectual property rights infringement disputes abound in China. Some have been accused of infringement and have been punished with high compensation and issued with enforceable...more
In the information age, with the rapid development of the Internet, mobile Internet, big data, and other technologies, products can be promoted to the whole world without leaving your house; foreign companies can also open...more
What do William Shatner, Snoop Dogg, Mark Cuban, Tom Brady, and patent owners have in common? They are all now minting non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”), turning assets into a token that is represented on the blockchain. ...more
Most lawyers know, at least generally, that IP infringement and misappropriation actions are subject to various statutes of limitations. Patent actions need to be brought within six years, copyright actions within three, and...more
The traditional understanding in copyright law is that the concept of “prior art” is only applicable to patents and that the term is not relevant in assessing whether a defendant has infringed someone’s copyright. Patent law...more