Those who don’t deal with the patent system on a regular basis are often surprised to learn that the morality, social utility and even legality of an invention don’t enter into the question of whether it is patentable. Thus, patents
IP Litigation Blog
Championing a level playing field in intellectual property cases
The IP Litigation Blog, published by Mann Law Group, focuses on issues related to intellectual property litigation, particularly patent law. It covers topics such as the impact of patent reform legislation, challenges in enforcing patent rights, the role of courts and administrative bodies like the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and the effects of legal decisions on innovation and patent value. The blog also discusses the liability of online marketplaces for counterfeit and infringing goods, the complexities of patent enforcement procedures, and notable cases and figures in patent litigation. It addresses the practical realities faced by patent holders, startups, and businesses in protecting intellectual property rights in the current legal environment.
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Federal Circuit Says, “Hold Your Horses, Anheuser, THIS Bud’s For You”
A while back, I criticized the Federal Circuit for seemingly going out of its way to find implied, narrowing limitations in otherwise broad claims. While it’s too early to break out the champagne, the Court’s decision last week in Anheuser-Busch…
Intel Patent Chief Has “No Use” For Small Patent Holders
Seems Intel’s chief patent counsel David Simon has low regard for us unworthy types who have the temerity to think patents might protect smaller players too. At least that’s the message that comes across loud and clear from his comments…
A “Reminder” From The Federal Circuit: It Pays To Support Your Case With Actual Evidence Of Infringement
I’ve repeatedly stressed that, for patent plaintiffs, two issues are paramount in any patent infringement action. First, is there infringement? Second, what are the damages? Although these are fairly simple questions, I’m amazed at the number of patent plaintiffs who…
Patent Holding Companies Unfairly Trashed
There’s no shortage of people who think the patent system is unfair, broken and an impediment to progress. An article I came across earlier today is a good example of what’s commonly heard and highlights many of the misperceptions surrounding…
Sun’s Patent Lawsuit Policy: Good News for Patent Owners and Trial Counsel?
A while back I slammed Sun Microsystem’s President and CEO Jonathan Schwartz for calling those of us who enforce patents “spurious litigators.” Well, an article I came across today suggests Sun may now be ready and willing to do the…
The Future of Big Patent Law Firms
In his “Trademark Blog,” noted trademark attorney Martin Schwimmer asks, “Why Are The Big Patent Firms Disappearing?” As he points out, many of the largest and oldest patent firms, which “have been competently handling the largest,…
Is Microsoft Planning A Patent Litigation Offensive?
That’s the question raised by an interesting piece I came across earlier today. Seems Microsoft has been paying big money to settle various claims and lawsuits it has been facing recently. The question is “why?” Are they merely doing the…
The Contingent Case Mindset
Contingent fee litigation differs from traditional hourly billing in a way that is brutally direct and fundamentally honest. If you don’t get results, you don’t get paid. There’s a kind of rough justice there I find appealing.…
Dell, Amazon and Disney Targets of New Patent and Copyright Suits
It’s been a busy week for those filing patent and copyright suits.
News comes that computer maker Dell Inc. has been sued by DE Technologies over a business method patent originally applied for in 1996 and issued in 2002. Several…