In Octane Fitness LLC v. Icon Health Fitness Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court changed the test to determine whether attorneys’ fees should be awarded in patent litigation. Read for additional information regarding patent litigation cases and attorneys’ fees.
Read MoreQuentin Tarantino has dismissed – without prejudice – his amended copyright infringement lawsuit against Gawker. Read for additional information on the fight between Tarantino v. Gawker.
Read MoreA trend in business books is the “less is more” philosophy of improved workplace productivity. The following is a quick summary of the approaches I found to be most effective.
Read MoreThe Federal Circuit's opinion should shed light on statutory stay factors and the scope of the district court's discretion. Read for additional information on the Federal Circuit’s decision - first appeal of order denying motion to stay pending CBM review.
Read MoreFor months, the Senate has grappled with new legislation aimed at reducing abusive patent litigation. Read for additional information regarding the potential Patent Troll bill that’s stuck in the Senate.
Read MoreB&B Hardware, Inc. filed, on September 13, 2013, with the U.S. Supreme Court. Read for more information regarding the petition for writ of certiorari seeking preclusive effect of TTAB decisions.
Read MoreEffective communication is one of the most important skills of a leader.
Read MoreWhile federal law protects patents, trademarks, and copyrights, trade secrets have largely been the odd man out of the intellectual property crew. Read for more information on the Senate’s proposal to invite trade secrets to join the IP law party.
Read MoreHigh Court relaxes standard for awarding fees in “exceptional” patent cases with landmark decisions in Octane Fitness, LLC and Highmark Inc. Read for more on the new standard for awarding attorneys’ fees.
Read MoreHighlights of six key success factors of leading positive change in an organization.
Read MoreHistorically, Thailand, and particularly Bangkok, has been a hotbed of infringement. Read for more information on the copyright enforcement crackdowns in Thailand that have led to pushback from infringers.
Read MoreIt starts with an understanding of what is required of the job role you are trying to fill, and then asking quality questions.
Read MoreThese trademark disputes over the words ‘Candy’ and ‘Saga’ in the U.S. have now been settled. Read for additional information on the Candy Crush developer learning to play nice with others.
Read MoreTwo candy company giants are going to court over chocolate-covered malt balls and how the public recognizes them. Read for additional information on the ‘Whopper‘ of a dispute between Mars and Hershey.
Read MoreCompany-wide anonymous surveys not only give employees an opportunity to voice opinions, but leadership an opportunity to listen, analyze and make changes.
Read MoreUnlike many other cases we’ve seen in recent years having to do with a celebrity’s rights to publicity, this case offers a unique perspective. Read for additional information on how much a Tweet is worth.
Read MoreJudge Davis made a ruling in VirnetX Inc., et al. v. Apple Inc. Read for additional information on the ongoing royalty in cases of patent infringement.
Read MoreGoogle and Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter are publicly sparring over copyright issues. Read more on the fight of Google v. Hollywood.
Read MoreThe U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Alice Corp. Pty. Ltd. v. CLS Bank Int’l regarding patent eligibility. Read for additional information on the unlikelihood of the Supreme Court clarifying law for computer-based software patents.
Read MoreOne possible solution, in law firm and attorney staffing strategies, is to change the paradigm of hierarchy replacing it with “swim lanes” of responsibility that are all on the same level.
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