U.S. top court mulls boosted patent damages in Stryker, Halo cases
REUTERS - WASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday signaled a willingness to give federal judges more discretion to boost penalties for patent infringement as the justices heard arguments in…
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New Study from Harvard and Stern Business School Affirms the Value of Patents for Startups
Inquisitor - A new study of patents and their effects on business claims that the U.S. patent system has significant benefits for start-up businesses. “The Bright Side of Patents” by Joan Farre-Mensa…
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…
Star Wars Week in Patents
With the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens here are some fun Star Wars related patents.
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…
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