The Chicago IP Litigation blog, authored by R. David Donoghue, focuses on intellectual property litigation topics including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes. It covers trial strategies, jury verdicts, damages awards, injunctions, and procedural issues in federal courts, particularly in the Northern District of Illinois. The blog discusses cases involving technology sectors such as telecommunications, software, medical devices, and automotive technologies. It also addresses issues like statutory damages, personal jurisdiction, and enforcement challenges in IP litigation. The content reflects practical insights from Donoghue's experience as lead trial counsel and IP practice group leader, providing analysis of litigation outcomes and legal standards relevant to IP enforcement and defense.
Bright Head, LLC v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associates Identified on Schedule A, No. 24 C 13410, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Feb. 13, 2026) (Bucklo, J.).
Judge Bucklo denied without prejudice Defendant Yuyao Jixing Tool…
Grill Rescue LLC d/b/a Rescue LLC v. The Individuals, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associates Identified on Schedule “A”, No. 23-cv-15984, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Feb. 20, 2026) (Kness, J.).
Judge Kness granted Defendant Shenzhen Lantianjinrun Trading Co.,…
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter proudly announce the Courthouse Book Drive. Donations of new or gently used children’s books (grades K-8) are being accepted for the American Dreams…
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery, LLP v. Dorsey et al., No. 1:25-cv-3141, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Feb. 23, 2026) (Coleman, J.).
Judge Coleman granted Defendants’ Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1) motion to dismiss in this declaratory judgment action where the…
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., the Northern District, the Asian American Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, and the Asian American Judges Association of Illinois will host a reenactment of the historic court proceedings involving…
Sueros & Bebidas Rehidratantes, S.A. de C.V. et al. v. Palimex Distributors Inc. et al., No. 1:25-cv-02171, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Feb. 24, 2026) (Rowland, J.).
Judge Rowland’s court received an agreed motion for entry of final judgment and permanent…
Shenzhen Langmi Technology Co., Ltd. v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, No. 25 C 1966, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Feb. 26, 2026) (Ellis, J.).
Judge Ellis granted in part and denied in part Defendants’ motion to…
Specialty Publishing Company v. UDA Technologies, Inc., No. 1:25-cv-3873, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Jan. 13, 2026) (Coleman, J.).
Judge Coleman granted Defendant UDA Technologies’ Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(2) motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction in this trademark…
On Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. the P. Michael Mahoney Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will host a complimentary CLE program titled “AI for Attorneys: Risks & Rewards”.
The program will address opportunities and…
Hong Kong Leyuzhen Technology Co. Ltd. v. Floerns, No. 1:24-cv-02939 (N.D. Ill. Dec. 31, 2025) (Kennelly, J.).
Judge Kennelly denied plaintiff’s Fed. R. Civ. P. 59(e) motion to reconsider an earlier summary judgment order that disposed of plaintiff’s copyright, Lanham…
