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Carmax Drives off with Victory in Patent Suit
December 12, 2019
The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts on November 27, 2019, granted CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc.’s motion to dismiss in patent infringement action concerning a “virtual phone” interface that makes it easier to access smartphones while driving. -
Supreme Court Says Government Can't Recoup Attorney's Fees When Defending § 145 Actions
December 11, 2019
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) cannot recover the pro rata salaries of its legal personnel under § 145 of the Patent Act, the Supreme Court held December 11, 2019. Peter vs. NantKwest, Inc., U.S., No. 18-801, 12/11/19. -
Register Karyn A. Temple Announces Departure from the Copyright Office
December 11, 2019
The US Copyright Office on December 9, 2019, announced that Register of Copyrights Karyn Temple will be leaving the Copyright Office on January 3, 2020, to accept a new position with the Motion Picture Association. -
Arizona Appeals Court Reverses Unsealing of Goodyear Trade Secrets
December 10, 2019
The Arizona Court of Appeals on November 26, 2019, reversed and remanded a trial court ruling which unsealed testing information concerning an alleged defect in a Goodyear tire model. -
Lifescan Wins Blood Sugar Monitor Infringement Dispute
December 6, 2019
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on November 22, 2019, determined that LifeScan, Inc., the renowned leaders in blood glucose monitoring, did not infringe Phama Tech Solutions, Inc.’s patents for home blood glucose monitors. -
PTAB Incorrectly Invalidates Wireless Network Patent
December 5, 2019
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on November 22, 2019, held that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) incorrectly invalidated part of a wireless network patent when it used prohibited evidence as the basis for its conclusion. -
Updated Federal Circuit Rules of Practice
December 4, 2019
An updated version of the Federal Circuit Rules of Practice is now available on the court’s website. -
Fed. Cir. Upholds Win on Optical Beam Switching Patent
December 2, 2019
The Federal Circuit on November 21, 2019, held that Nokia of America Corp. and Ciena Corp. didn’t infringe an optical beam switching patent after finding relevant claims of the patent invalid. -
Pepsi Wins Copyright Suit Over Super Bowl Ad
November 26, 2019
The US District Court for the Southern District of New York on November 13, 2019, held that a Pepsi ad which ran during the 2016 Super Bowl and featured Funk singer Janelle Monae didn’t infringe on an advertising agency’s pitch. -
Fed. Cir. Says Video Game Patent Review Not Time-Barred
November 25, 2019
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on November 19, 2019, affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision that determined that Game & Tech. Co.’s video game technology patent was invalid in light of prior art. -
PTAB Publishes Consolidated Edition of AIA Trial Practice Guide
November 22, 2019
The US Patent and Trademark Office on November 20, 2019, published a new, consolidated edition of the Patent Trial Practice Guide that incorporates updates released in August 2018 and July 2019 into the original August 2012 Practice Guide. -
Netflix Escapes ‘Narcos’ Copyright Suit
November 21, 2019
The US District Court for the Southern District of Florida on November 8, 2019, held that Netflix Inc.'s hit show “Narcos” did not copy protectable portions of a Colombian journalist’s memoirs about her affair with Pablo Escobar. -
Fed. Cir. Restores Data Transmission Patent
November 19, 2019
The Federal Circuit on November 15, 2019, ruled that a district court erred when it found KPN N.V.'s data transmission systems patent unpatentable as an abstract idea. -
USPTO Installs Security Enhancements to Private PAIR
November 18, 2019
The US Patent and Trademark Office has installed security enhancements to Private PAIR. -
Fed. Cir. Vacates and Remands Piping Trademark Dispute
November 18, 2019
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on November 13, 2019, reversed a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) decision that dismissed Texas-based Galperti Inc.’s attempt to cancel Italy-based Galperti Srl’s mark. -
Fed. Cir. Reverses Columbia Sportswear Design Patent Infringement Win
November 15, 2019
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on November 13, 2019, reversed Columbia Sportswear’s win in a patent infringement case regarding its design patent for a waved-pattern design used in cold-weather products like gloves and coats. -
Mrs. Fields Defeats Preliminary Injunction in Popcorn Trademark License Dispute
November 13, 2019
The US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on November 7, 2019, reversed a preliminary injunction requiring Mrs. Fields Franchising LLC to continue a trademark licensing agreement allowing MFGPC the exclusive use of the “Mrs. Fields” trademark on popcorn products. -
Dish Network Gets Win Against Scam Callers’ Payment Processor
November 12, 2019
The US District Court for the Southern District of New York on November 6, 2019, held Imtiyaz Siddiqi, a man doing business as Global Telecommunications and Global Communications, liable for contributory and vicarious trademark infringement for his part in a scheme which defrauded hundreds of DISH Network subscribers. -
Fed. Cir. Says PTAB Erred in Rejecting ‘Travel Trailer’ Patent
November 7, 2019
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on November 4, 2019, found that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) erred when it concluded that a “travel trailer” was unpatentable because it was anticipated by two cargo truck trailer patents. -
Thank You to the Thousands of 2019 AIPLA Annual Meeting Attendees
November 6, 2019
Thank you so much to all attendees of the 2019 AIPLA ANNUAL MEETING! Missed the meeting? Download the AIPLA Daily Report, available through our partnership with Managing IP Magazine.