Microsoft Sued over Dataflex Pro
In July of 2020, Data Access Corporation (hereinafter “Data Access”) filed a lawsuit against the Microsoft Corporation (hereinafter “Microsoft”) in the U.S. District Court for…
Former Google Engineer Levandowski Gets 18 Months in Prison for Trade Secret Theft
Former Google engineer, Anthony Levandowski, convicted on one count of stealing trade secrets and sentenced to 18 months in prison. The judge postponed his incarceration…
Federal Circuit invalidates manufacturing method claims under 35 U.S.C. 101
On July 31, 2020, the Federal Circuit issued a precedential opinion in American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. v. Neapco Holdings LLC. This opinion has substantial…
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Can Fashion Designs Be Protected By IP?
We have all seen the Spring fashion shows which showcase new designs from the big fashion houses. How do designers protect those designs from possible…
Innovate or risk being left behind
There is a philosophical thought in business that you must innovate or risk being left behind. Converse, Inc. understands this principle. Converse has one of…
No Copyright Infringement of Van Halen Guitar Photo
A district court in New York recently dismissed a complaint by a Florida photographer for willful copyright infringement over a photo taken at a Van…
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Hyper Ice seeking to ban the importation of infringing massage guns
In June 2020, Hyper Ice filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission seeking to ban the importation of infringing massage guns. Hyper Ice…
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Broadcom sells its IoT patents for $250 million
In our recent article, we explained that during the times of economic uncertainty, patent portfolios can become excellent revenue generators. Case in point: last week,…
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Penn State Registers WE ARE PENN STATE Trademark
The Pennsylvania State University After decades of use, The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) was officially granted a federal trademark registration on its iconic cheer…
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Beyoncé Wins Trademark Opposition Proceeding to Keep Blue Ivy Carter Trademark Application
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) recently dismissed an opposition proceeding against the trademark application of BLUE IVY CARTER. A Massachusetts wedding planner filed…