Analysis of patent litigation, PTAB practice, prosecution and pharma IP, written on the data behind LexDana.
The patent system plays a vital role in safeguarding the intellectual property rights of inventors and fostering innovation. Patent prosecution attorneys are instrumental in navigating the complex landscape of patent laws and regulations, ensuring that…
Written by : Rory R. Lootsma Sacral neuromodulation stimulates nerves above the tailbone to treat fetal incontinence and related bowel and bladder control issues. After California-based Axonics Inc. (“Axonics”) entered the sacral…
Written by : Hyunjin (Harry) Park & Kendall Loebbaka Trinity Info Media, L.L.C. v. Covalent INC. Before STOLL, BRYSON, and CUNNINGHAM . Appeal from the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Summary : Patents directed to…
Written by : Logan P. Young & Kendall Loebbaka SNIPR Technologies Ltd v. Rockefeller University Before Chen , Wallach, and Hughes. Appeal from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary : Patents whose priority is…
CASE OF THE WEEK SNIPR Technologies Limited v. Rockefeller University , Appeal No. 2022-1260 (Fed. Cir. July 14, 2023) Our case of the week addresses a wrinkle in the law concerning disputes between parties that filed patent applications covering the same…
Comedian and author Sarah Silverman, along with authors Christopher Golden and Richard Kadrey, has recently filed copyright infringement lawsuits against OpenAI and Meta. The lawsuits claim that these companies trained their artificial intelligence (AI)…
The landscape of patent litigation is ever-evolving, and the first half of 2023 has been no exception. The dynamics of patent litigation are complex, and its trends can be influenced by various elements that interact with each other. Factors such as…
Written by : Zachary B. Messick & Brenden S. Gingrich, Ph.D. As retailers or distributors that are not manufacturers of a product, companies may believe they cannot infringe a patent claiming how the product is made. After all, the retailers or…
CASE OF THE WEEK Inguran, LLC v. ABS Global, Inc. , Appeal No. 2022-1385 (Fed. Cir. July 5, 2023) In its only precedential patent opinion this week, the Federal Circuit held that a lawsuit was not precluded by res judicata based on an earlier judgment. The…
Written by : Cesar A. Estrada & Jeremy Anapol INGURAN, LLC, DBA STGENETICS v. ABS GLOBAL, INC., GENUS PLC Before Lourie, Bryson, and Reyna . Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. Summary: Claim preclusion does…
CASE OF THE WEEK Medytox, Inc. v. Galderma S.A. , Appeal No. 2022-1165 (Fed. Cir. June 27, 2023) In this week’s Case of the Week, the Federal Circuit upheld an application by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of its Pilot Program concerning motions…
Fireworks have long been a symbol of celebration and wonder, captivating audiences with their vibrant colors and awe-inspiring displays. Behind these dazzling spectacles lies a fascinating connection between fireworks and intellectual property. Here we…
