Patent Law
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Intellectual PropertyThe Billions Boost … Into Reverse?
A look at the potential consequences of the Federal Circuit’s reversal of VLSI’s $2 billion March 2021 WDTX verdict against Intel. -
Morning DocketMorning Docket: 05.24.22
* Could these abortion bans be just the thing needed to spur environmentalism with teeth? [Daily Beast]
* The 11th Circuit just found the Florida law that prevents social media sites from moderating political speech to be unconstitutional. [Yahoo!]
* Harvard just uhh… sued the government for discriminating against one of its students? Am I reading this right? [The Crimson]
* Colorado just made it a little easier to be a parent. [Chieftain]
* We don’t like your kind around here: Inventions originating from artificial intelligence are butting up against patent law in interesting ways. [Nature]
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Intellectual Property, Sports
Basketball Game Clock Patent Owner Blows The Whistle On Alleged Infringer
Michael Costabile, a former NBA referee, is suing fellow basketball referee Keith Fogleman for allegedly ripping off Costabile's patent.
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Intellectual Property
3 Questions For A Leading Litigator Turned In-House Counsel (Part II)
Taken all together, it is clear that Steven Geiszler occupies one of the most important in-house counsel seats in the patent world today. -
Intellectual Property
Comparison Shopping
So few patent cases actually get to trial and verdict that damages appeal decisions are uncommon. -
Intellectual Property, Litigation Finance
Litigation Funding In Patent And Intellectual Property Cases
The complex and challenging world of IP law presents a number of problems to be solved -- and litigation financing can help. -
Intellectual Property, Litigators
Perspectives From In-House Counsel: Patent Rights -- Who Decides?
Domestic or foreign law, district court or the Patent and Trademark Office, judge or jury? These questions matter. -
Intellectual Property
Policing Amazon?
Here's an idea: Amazon should develop its own arbitration system to resolve IP disputes. 
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Intellectual Property
Why Assigning Patents To Native American Tribes To Avoid Inter Partes Review Is Bad Medicine
Here are three big reasons why, according to IP columnist Tom Kulik. -
Intellectual Property8 Of My Favorite 'Stupid Patents'
High patentability standards help ensure that progress isn’t stalled and monopoly power isn’t unfairly granted. -
In-House Counsel, Intellectual Property
3 Questions For IBM's Chief Patent Counsel
Columnist Gaston Kroub interviews Manny Schecter, a leading voice in the IP community. -
Intellectual Property, Rankings, Sponsored Content
The Life Sciences Law Firm Index: Patent Category Update
Which law firms were at the top of our patent category through Q3 2017? -
Intellectual Property
A New Patent Loophole? Paying Off A Native American Tribe To Exploit Its Sovereign Immunity
If this tactic is allowed, it will be a big win for Big Pharma -- and a big loss for patients and consumers.
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The Smartfirm Playbook - Thriving In Today’s Legal Landscape
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How Generative AI Is Disrupting Law Firm Billing Practices
Amid legal landscape shifts, billing practices remain vital. With generative AI enabling faster, more efficient work, some law firms may adjust billing models accordingly.
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LawPay Pro Offers Upgraded Time And Billing Essentials
AffiniPay’s latest product for the legal community, introduced earlier this year, presents a simple web-based solution for attorneys seeking seamless firm cash flow.
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Intellectual Property, Job SearchesSo You Want To Be An IP Lawyer Without A Technical Background (Part 2)
Getting a great IP job from... Craigslist? You never know where opportunities will arise. -
Intellectual Property, Technology
When (And Where) Patent Licenses Fail: 3 Subtle Traps For The Unwary
Patent licenses can be some of the more complicated instruments to draft and negotiate. -
Intellectual Property, Job Searches
So You Want To Be An IP Lawyer Without A Technical Background (Part 1)
If you're creative with your job search and willing to go non-Biglaw, more doors will be open. -
Biglaw, Intellectual Property, Women's Issues
Women Lawyers Left Behind In Patent Courts, But Some Law Firms Buck The Trend
Men dominate patent litigation, but women come out on top at several firms. -
Intellectual Property, Patents, Technology
Patents For Legal Services Technology Rose 484% In 2016
A new report from Thomson Reuters documents the boom in patents relating to legal technology. -
Health Care / Medicine, Intellectual Property
The Fight To Claim A Cure
When the underlying technology is so potentially valuable, companies will go to war on multiple fronts. -
Intellectual Property, Technology
TurboPatent Introduces Two AI-Powered Tools For Patent Lawyers
This news follows the company'slaunch earlier this year of SmartShell.
