• Trump threatens China with big ‘fine’ over alleged IP theft

    “We have a very big intellectual property potential fine going, which is going to come out soon,” Mr. Trump said in the interview. While Mr. Trump did not specify what he meant by a “fine” against China, the 1974 trade law that authorized an investigation into China’s alleged theft of... Continue reading

     
  • US mulling over big fine on China for IP theft: Trump

    While Mr Trump did not specify what he meant by a fine against China, the 1974 trade law that authorised an investigation into China’s alleged theft of US intellectual property allows him to impose retaliatory tariffs on Chinese goods or other trade sanctions until China changes its policies. He said... Continue reading

     
  • Clarify Alice Rules In Shipping Patent Case, High Court Told

    Law360, New York (January 18, 2018, 3:43 PM EST) — R&L Carriers has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Federal Circuit decision that invalidated a shipping logistics patent in multidistrict litigation for claiming an abstract idea of a “shift in timing,” saying it was time for the justices... Continue reading

     
  • Broad Institute takes a hit in European CRISPR patent struggle

    And the same issue could threaten more of the Broad’s intellectual property in Europe, says Jacob Sherkow, a patent specialist at New York Law School in New York City. “If the Broad can’t get the priority date that they want in their patents, things are just going to be really... Continue reading

     
  • Blank Rome Welcomes Veteran Litigator in Pittsburgh

    Mr. Fletcher’s business litigation experience spans breach of contract; patent and trade secrets disputes; breach of fiduciary duty and corporate governance matters; tortious … “I’m excited to offer my clients the support of a national law firm that is committed to the Pittsburgh market,” said Mr. Fletcher.

     
  • Patent Assignment Forms

    Assignment of Trademark – Automated Form Patent assignment form ? how important is it? Patent Assignment – Mitchell Law PLLC Just like you need a bill of…

     
  • Virtual Lecture Series: 3D Printing and Intellectual Property

    Ryan Vacca – Professor of Law 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize manufacturing, design, and commerce. But this revolution will challenge patent and copyright owners with intellectual property covering a variety of products. This lecture explores those challenges, what legal tools exist to assist …

     
  • Ruling Removes Final Patent Protection for Zytiga

    Ruling Removes Final Patent Protection for Zytiga  P&T Community Patent setback could sting J&J prostate cancer franchise  BioPharma Dive US Patent Office invalidates key patent covering J&J’s cancer drug Zytiga  Seeking Alpha Full coverage

     
  • When And How To Use Conjoint Analysis For Patent Damages

    Law360, New York (January 18, 2018, 1:32 PM EST) — Conjoint analysis continues to find meaningful application in the litigation arena. As recent as July of 2017, a Miami federal judge in the case of Kenai Batista v. Nissan North America gave final approval of a nationwide settlement where conjoint …

     
  • People on the Move

    Barger’s practice focuses on the procurement and protection of intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, trade dress, trade secrets, and … Nichols is a former engineer and federal law clerk who today represents companies of all sizes in patent, trademark, and copyright matters.