Intellectual Property
Patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, and IP litigation
Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit Refine RICO Damages and Predicate Acts
The Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit issued rulings clarifying recoverable damages and predicate acts under RICO, impacting litigation strategies.
China Leads Generative AI Patent Filings, Outpaces Rivals Globally
In 2024, China dominated generative AI patent filings, reshaping global IP and legal strategies in tech innovation.
Judge: Copying Expert Reports in Multiple Cases May Violate Copyright
A July 2026 ruling confirms law firms must secure rights before reusing expert reports filed publicly to avoid copyright issues.
Q, LLC Files 2023 Trademark Suit Over Parody 'Q' on AR-15 Parts
Q, LLC sued Bad Attitude Department in 2023 for trademark infringement over a parody 'Q' logo on AR-15 parts, raising key trademark and free speech issues.
Justice Gorsuch’s Historical Approach Reshapes Supreme Court Rulings
Justice Neil Gorsuch’s historical and textualist approach influences key Supreme Court decisions, signaling shifts in constitutional interpretation for legal pros.
Judge Gives Final OK to Anthropic's $1.5B Copyright Settlement
Federal court approves Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement resolving AI copyright claims, setting precedents for future AI training and legal standards.
Sony Music Sues AI Generator Udio Over 30,000 Song Copyrights
Sony Music filed a lawsuit against AI music generator Udio for copyright infringement of over 30,000 songs, including hits by Elvis Presley and Beyoncé.
Federal Circuit Updates Pharma Method-of-Use Patent Guidance
New legal insights from Teva v. Eli Lilly and In re Xencor shape pharma method-of-use patent claims strategy.
AI Cuts Drug Development Time by 70%, Doubling Clinical Success
AI is transforming drug discovery, reducing preclinical timelines by up to 70%, doubling clinical success, and attracting $2B in investments.
Seller Alleges TikTok, Fanatics, NFL Ban Independent Sales to Monopoly NFL Collectibles
A sports memorabilia seller sued TikTok, Fanatics, and NFL alleging anti-competitive bans on independent livestream sales in the NFL collectibles market.
Court Dismisses Key Claims in Meta-Epidemic Sound Copyright Suit
A U.S. judge dismisses major infringement claims in Epidemic Sound's lawsuit against Meta's Reels Remix feature, affecting user content policies.
Microsoft Cuts 3,200 Xbox Jobs, Divests Five Studios to Cut Losses
Microsoft cuts 3,200 Xbox jobs and divests five game studios by mid-2027 to address losses, raising key legal challenges in labor law and IP transfer.
USPTO Warns Trademark Applicants of New Scam Emails Impersonating Office
USPTO alerts trademark applicants to ongoing phishing scams using fake verification emails to steal sensitive data.
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secret Theft in Talent Recruitment
Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing trade secrets through former employees and aggressive recruitment tactics, signaling rising AI legal battles.
ECJ Rules VPN Bypass Doesn’t Nullify Effective Geoblocking for Copyright
European Court of Justice clarifies that effective geoblocking, not VPN circumvention, determines copyright liability, impacting digital rights enforcement.
Louis Vuitton Awarded 10M RMB in Trademark Dispute with Molly Tea
Louis Vuitton wins a 10 million RMB damages award in a high-profile trademark infringement case against Molly Tea in China, highlighting IP enforcement challenges.
Federal Circuit Upholds Nuedexta Patent Injunction, Vacates Zero-Dollar Bond
Federal Circuit affirms injunction in Nuedexta patent case but vacates zero-dollar bond, clarifying standards on patent injunction bonds for litigators and counsel.
Jon Prosser Denies Apple Trade Secret Leak Conspiracy Allegations
Jon Prosser files formal denial of conspiracy in Apple iOS 26 leak lawsuit, highlighting legal risks of tech leaks for IP litigators.
Judge Denies Summary Judgment in Reggaeton Copyright Fight Over 'Fish Market'
Federal judge denies summary judgment in Jamaican producers' suit over reggaeton's 'Fish Market' track, highlighting challenges in music copyright cases.
Legal Rules Extend Pharma Drug Monopolies, Boosting Prices
Pharma companies use laws like the Hatch-Waxman Act to prolong drug monopolies, driving up costs and limiting access, a key concern for legal advisors.