Law enforcement agencies team up to track bitcoin and bust one of the largest child porn rings on the dark web.
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Will the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas (WDTX) issue formal local patent rules? The Court currently has entered a Standing Order Regarding Notice of Readiness in Patent Cases and Order Governing Proceedings — Patent Cases signed by Judge Alan Albright. Read for more discussion of WDTX local patent rules.
Read MoreThis article provides an overview of the Purchase Agreement, a definitive agreement governing all aspects of the transaction, once a Knowledge-Based Enterprise (“KBE”) seller and a prospective buyer have agreed on the key elements of a transaction. Part 7 of an 8-part series covering the key elements involved in the sale of IP-based and professional services businesses.
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Recent decisions diverge from precedent as cease and desist letter language is scrutinized for justiciable controversy in allowing declaratory judgement in trademark cases.
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Even seemingly defenseless companies can go up against patent trolls by joining forces with allies. GNOME gets help from OIN in defending against patent troll RPI.
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It’s a beer battle over trade secret theft with Anheuser-Busch suing Molson Coors Brewing Company.
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Read for a collection of the local patent rules by jurisdiction for the dockets with the most active patent litigation. Additional resources are included for patent infringement cases pending in Texas and Texas local patent rules.
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Did you know there are at least 11 different forms of intellectual property (IP) that are recognized in the U.S.? Read for a discussion of all the different types of IP.
Read MoreThis article provides an overview of the due diligence process in transferring intangible property and describes the key elements, as well as discuss areas of special concern for Knowledge-Based Enterprises (KBEs). It is part 6 of an 8-part series covering the key elements involved in the sale of IP-based and professional services businesses.
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As the Internet of Things enters use in business, warehouse managers learn to utilize IoT to transform distribution channels and make inventory tracking more efficient.
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As consumer data privacy laws change and new ones go into effect, companies should seek to implement internal policies for compliance. See a To-Do List to get started on compliance with new data protection regulations.
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As consumers opt-out of viewing ads, companies seek alternative ad placement - commercials within TV shows & video games. Are there legal issues to consider?
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Photojournalist associations sue Texas for state drone laws and exemptions claiming preferential treatment and First and Fourteenth Amendments rights violations.
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Amazon releases Samuel L. Jackson as voice option for Alexa with an explicit version option. Additional celebrity voices to be added. How could this affect IP rights?
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Technology companies relying on adtech revenue scramble seeking exemptions or safe-harbors as the effectiveness of the CCPA nears.
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Read for a discussion of the major changes included in the Second Amended Miscellaneous Order No. 62 (Local Patent Rules for the Northern District of Texas) signed by Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn and effective October 1, 2019. The NDTX Local Patent Rules have been modified to alter the case management conference and initial case management conferences, a new model protective order is available, an expedited discovery dispute procedure has been implemented, and more.
Read MoreEffective October 1, 2019, the Northern District of Texas Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn entered a Second Amended Miscellaneous Order No. 62, which amends the Court’s previous local patent rules. Read this post for a discussion of key differences in the new NDTX local patent rules.
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Beer giants and rivals MillerCoors and Anheuser-Busch have been in court over the use of corn syrup in both manufacturing and advertising. MillerCoors found Anheuser-Busch’s commercials to be no laughing matter and sued over illegal use of their trademarks as well as deceptive advertising.
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In what could be one of the largest patent infringement lawsuits in the Eastern District of Texas history, pro se Plaintiff Mers Kutt has filed a 64-page patent infringement lawsuit apparently alleging $350 billion in damages against Apple, IBM, Scotia Bank, ARM Holdings, Samsung, Intel, Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, Hewlett Packard, Qualcomm, HTC, Nokia, Lenovo, Acer, Asustek, Dell, Sony, Toshiba, Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile, Amazon, eBay, Blackberry, Research in Motion, Best Buy, JP Morgan & Chase, among others.
Read MoreThis article discusses some of the legal issues, documents and strategies involved in negotiations for the sale of a Knowledge-Based Enterprise (KBE). It is part 5 of a 12-part series covering the key elements involved in the sale of IP-based and professional services businesses.
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