Federal Circuit issues decision in Corning v. Fast Felt
On October 11, 2017, the Federal Circuit issued a decision, which addressed issues related to obviousness. See Corning v. Fast Felt Corp., No.…
Apple Pay Accused of Violating Patents
In a lawsuit filed in a Federal District Court in Delaware, Apple and Visa have been accused of violating four patents of Universal Secure Registry,…
This Copyright Suit is Bananas!
Halloween is right around the corner, hand-in-hand with the purchase of candy and other Halloween accoutrements is the purchase of costumes.…
Gronkowski Sued by Nike over “Spikeman” Logo
Most of those familiar with the National Football League (NFL) are also familiar with the winners of the 2017 Super Bowl, the New England Patriots.…
USPTO as an Independent Agency?
On Friday September 29, 2017, the House Budget Committee issued a 63-page, non-binding budget plan named, Building a Better America: A Plan for a…
Allergan Inks Patent Deal with Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
Allergan, the multinational pharmaceutical company, has recently come under fire for the sale of some of their patents. The company, best known for…
Who Owns the Copyright to the National Anthem?
Francis Scott Key penned America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner”. The song, originally a poem, titled “The Defence of Fort McHenry” was…
Taco Tuesday Trademark
There are a lot of monikers for the different days of the week; Manic Monday, Thirsty Thursday, and Sunday Funday®. One popular moniker used on…
Andrei Iancu Named as Nominee for USPTO Director
The Trump administration announced on Friday August 25, 2017 that the President will nominate Andrei Iancu as the next director of the United States…
Conan O’Brien Sued for Stealing Jokes
What did the comedy writer say to the comedian…? Sounds like the beginning of a good joke; but in this case, the comedy writer is suing the comedian.…
Supreme Court Makes Decision on Disparaging Trademarks
Can the government refuse trademark protection for a name that is considered offensive or disparaging? Until recently, the answer to this question…
Apple Patents Solution to Soggy Pizza
Apple, Inc. is world-renown in the technology field, and famous for their innovation in smartphones and tablets. Deeply involved with all things…
Motion to Amend in an IPR Defeated in the CAFC
In the recent case Shinn Fu vs. Tire Hanger, No. 16-2250 (Fed. Cir. 2017), decided on July 3, 2017, the United States Court of Appeals for the…
UC Davis Wins Strawberry Suit
Most people associate California with the beach and Hollywood. However, California is more than just a state with vacation spots and pop-culture. In…
STRONGER Patents Act of 2017 Introduced
In June of 2017, Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) introduced the Support Technology & Research for Our Nation’s Growth and Economic Resilience Act…
Has the Term Google Become Generic?
What do escalators, aspirin, thermos, and videotape have in common? They were once trademarked but lost their legally protected status because they…
The Supreme Court to Determine the Constitutionality of Inter Partes Reviews
In Oil States Energy Services LLC v. Greene’s Energy Group, LLC, the Supreme Court of the United States will consider the constitutionality of…
“Welcome to the Hotel California”?
The Eagles, a rock band known for their many award-winning songs and albums, have filed a trademark lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Central…
Nestle Loses Appeal to Trademark KitKat Bar’s Shape
Candy bar maker Nestlé has recently lost an appeal to gain trademark protection for the shape of their famous KitKat bar. In many cases, a…
Judge Orders Uber to Return Stolen Files to Waymo
On Monday May 15, U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup granted a partial injunction that ordered Uber Technologies Inc. to return stolen files to…