Smartphone Wars Apple v. Samsung
Since 2009, millions of dollars have been spent worldwide on litigating smartphone-related patent infringement cases in the “Smartphone Patent Wars.” The most well-known of these battles includes…
Patent Policy and the Promotion of Job Growth
Patents stifle innovation. Patent trolls are the modern day robber barons. All patents are acquired by large corporations who operate to destroy small businesses. These statements reflect the views…
Deck the Halls with IP Knowledge
It’s that time of year again, Christmas, a time where families gather to celebrate with gifts, giving and food. But what would Christmas be without all the traditions that accompany it. Some of the…
The Fallout of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. v. Sandoz, Inc.
On January 20, 2015, the Supreme Court decided that a district court’s factual findings would receive an added degree of deference. Rather than be treated under de novo review, the Supreme Court held…
A Closer Look into Patents and Non-Practicing Entities
Due in large part to serious misunderstandings of the law and a concerted effort by potential licensees who believe vilifying patent holders to be a cheaper alternative, the very concept of patents…