Following a series of U.S. Supreme Court cases from 2012 to 2014 (Mayo Collaborative Services v. Prometheus Laboratories, Inc., Ass'n for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics...

The intellectual property landscape has not faced a structural disruption of this magnitude since the advent of the internet. Generative AI has created a gap in copyright law that neither Congress nor the courts...

The furniture market is booming. According to Statista, U.S. revenues will top $250 billion in 2024 and are projected to approach $300 billion by 2028.

Trade secrets are a form of Intellectual Property (IP) protection for companies' proprietary information. Trade secret protection covers any confidential information...

A skinny label is a regulatory strategy allowing generic drug manufacturers to omit patented indications (also known as carve-outs) when seeking FDA approval under the Hatch-Waxman Act, which enables earlier market entry.

In order to reach their primary goal of improving patient treatment, medical device developers must, among other things, consider the type of patient class and their out-of-pocket costs for receiving treatment.

When a non-practicing entity accuses your company of patent infringement, understanding the economics behind demand letters and lawsuits is critical to mounting an effective defense. This guide explains the patent troll business model, outlines immediate steps to take upon receiving a demand, and details strategic options including inter partes review, motion practice, and fee-shifting under Section 285.

With the January 28, 2025 termination of the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program (CCMPP), applicants for US patent protection have lost an important option for cost-effective prioritized examination...

In view of the recent Supreme Court decision in Amgen Inc. et al. v. Sanofi et al., 143 S. Ct. 1243 (2023)(hereinafter Amgen), the USPTO has published guidelines...

"It is not in the service provider's interest to help you submit a compliant DMCA takedown. As such, copyright owners should consider drafting their own notices, or having an attorney draft one...

Domain names serve as a vital gateway to the digital world, defining and distinguishing the online presence of any business. In a rapidly evolving cyber realm, the implications...

With the January 28, 2025 termination of the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program (CCMPP), applicants for US patent protection have lost an important option for cost-effective prioritized...

When people hear “Octane Fitness, LLC v. ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.,” they usually remember it as the case that made it easier to get attorney’s fees in patent litigation. That is true, but it also undersells what actually shifted. Ten-plus years later, the common story is still a little too simple.

Most people have had a moment where they've said, "I wish they hadn't put that in writing." There's also no shortage of high-profile litigations where a company's internal emails and memos became very useful to the opposing side.

Harness IP Principal Chris Cauble gives an insightful look at the risks and rewards of seeking foreign intellectual property (IP) protection in "Focusing Solely on U.S. Patents Can Be a Risky Move. Here's Why,".

A patent owner's right to obtain a reasonable royalty from an infringer is an important benefit of the United States patent system.

The Federal Circuit recently issued a precedential decision in Adnexus Inc. v. Meta Platforms, Inc., 2024-1551, vacating a district court's order granting Meta's motion to dismiss Adnexus' ...

Are Your Copyright Infringement Takedown Notices Going Nowhere? Online Companies May Have Misled You Into Submitting a Non-Compliant DMCA Takedown Notice.

For Fintech startups and their investors, getting a foothold in today's marketplace is especially daunting. For every fintech startup, there are three that don't succeed.

A patent owner's right to obtain a reasonable royalty from an infringer is an important benefit of the United States patent system.